SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #1 Posted November 23, 2020 Deconstructionism Unconventionality Functionality 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,025 #2 Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Deconstructionism Unconventionality Functionality The suffix "-ism" is generally analyzed as having two syllables. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,292 #3 Posted November 23, 2020 I'm going to put out the supposition that the pronunciation of "ism" although generally accepted by modern society to be two syllables is actually only one if you follow the rules of grammar. In the old school way of syllable division, every syllable must have at least one vowel. A vowel could potentially be a syllable in and of itself but a consonant cannot. That said, regional dialects vary so much that I think "ism" both could and should be considered usable, although not correct, for modern pronunciation purposes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #4 Posted November 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: The suffix "-ism" is generally analyzed as having two syllables. 43 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'm going to put out the supposition that the pronunciation of "ism" although generally accepted by modern society to be two syllables is actually only one if you follow the rules of grammar. In the old school way of syllable division, every syllable must have at least one vowel. A vowel could potentially be a syllable in and of itself but a consonant cannot. That said, regional dialects vary so much that I think "ism" both could and should be considered usable, although not correct, for modern pronunciation purposes. I anticipated eagle eye assistance on this one... According to Merriam Webster Dictionary: de·con·struc·tion·ism Kudos to @Ed Kennell for his inquisitive conjecture... Kudos to @ebinmaine for his in depth analysis and findings... The Haiku Police take no personal offense at the different findings. No court actions will be filed to contest anything. The Haiku Police remain fully funded. Carry on... 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
