ultraconservative
Syllables
ul-tra-con-ser-va-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈkɑn.sər.və.tɪv/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ultra- + conserv- + -ative
The word 'ultraconservative' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-con-ser-va-tive. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'conserv-', and the suffix '-ative'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con'). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and consonant cluster preservation.
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 third syllable ('con'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the fourth syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. ser — Open syllable.. va — Open syllable.. tive — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically kept together within a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables are categorized as open (ending in a vowel sound) or closed (ending in a consonant sound).
- The prefix 'ultra-' can sometimes be pronounced as a single syllable in rapid speech.
- The 'serv' sequence is consistently treated as part of the root.
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