ultraconservative
Syllables
ul-tra-con-ser-va-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈkɑn.sər.və.tɪv/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ultra- + conserv + -ative
The word 'ultraconservative' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-con-ser-va-tive. It's composed of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'conserv', and the suffix '-ative'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ser'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely conservative; holding very traditional views.
“He held ultraconservative views on social issues.”
“The party's platform was considered ultraconservative by many voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ser'). The stress pattern is indicative of the word's length and the influence of the '-ative' suffix.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tra — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. con — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ser — Stressed, closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. va — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tive — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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V-C Rule
Vowels generally initiate syllables. This rule is applied throughout the word.
C-V-C Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided between the vowel and the surrounding consonants.
Stress Assignment Rules
English stress is complex, but generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words with the '-ative' suffix.
- Potential reduction of /trə/ to /trə/ or /tɾə/ in rapid speech.
- Variations in pronunciation of the 'ultra' portion (e.g., /ˈʌltrə/ vs. /ˌʌltrə/).
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