ultrarevolutionary
Syllables
ul-tra-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˌrevəˈluʃənəri/
Stress
00010010
Morphemes
ultra- + revolution + -ary
The word 'ultrarevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: ul-tra-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard V-C and C-V-C rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely radical or revolutionary.
“The ultrarevolutionary ideas of the group were met with resistance.”
“His ultrarevolutionary stance on social issues was controversial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ar' in 'revolutionary').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. rev — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. lu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. y — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
V-C Syllable Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break typically occurs after the vowel.
C-V-C Syllable Division
When a consonant is between two vowels, the syllable break typically occurs after the first vowel.
V Syllable Division
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The combination of 'ultra' and 'revolutionary' is relatively straightforward with no major exceptions.
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