nationalistically
Syllables
na-tion-al-is-tic-ally
Pronunciation
/ˌnæʃ.ən.əˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
na- + nation + -ally
The word 'nationalistically' is divided into six syllables: na-tion-al-is-tic-ally, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('is'). It's formed from a Latin root ('nation') with multiple suffixes indicating an adverbial form. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of a nation; patriotically.
“He spoke nationalistically about the importance of preserving their culture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('is'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
na — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'a'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'. al — Open syllable, stressed, onset 'l', rime 'ɪ'. is — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 's'. tic — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪk'. ally — Open syllable, onset 'kl', rime 'i'
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on consonant-vowel structure.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Arranging consonants in decreasing sonority within the onset and coda.
Stress Assignment
Applying general English stress rules based on syllable weight and vowel quality.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential for /t/ epenthesis in some dialects.
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