revolucionarian
Syllables
re-vo-lu-cio-na-ri-an
Pronunciation
/re.bo.lu.θjo.na.ˈɾjãn/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + volución + -ario-an
The word 'revolucionarian' is divided into seven syllables: re-vo-lu-cio-na-ri-an. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na'. It's a masculine noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'revolutionary'. Syllabification follows standard Spanish rules, particularly regarding vowel-consonant division and the treatment of the 'cion' sequence.
Definitions
- 1
A person who advocates or works for a complete political or social change.
Revolutionary
“El revolucionario luchó por la libertad.”
“Fue un revolucionario incansable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'na' due to the word ending in 'n'. This follows standard Spanish stress rules.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vo — Open syllable, contains a voiced bilabial stop.. lu — Open syllable, contains a lateral approximant.. cio — Closed syllable, contains the 'cion' sequence.. na — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ri — Open syllable, contains a flap consonant.. an — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
'cion' Sequence Rule
The 'cion' sequence is treated as a single syllable unit following a vowel.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in vowels, 'n', or 's' are stressed on the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'c' before 'i' and 'e' (θ vs. s) do not affect syllable division.
- The 'cion' sequence consistently forms a single syllable unit.
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