noncollectivistic
Syllables
non-col-lec-ti-vis-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kəˈlek.tɪ.vɪ.stɪk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non + collect + ive
The word 'noncollectivistic' is syllabified as non-col-lec-ti-vis-tic, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('vis'). It's a complex adjective formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, adhering to standard English syllabification rules despite its length and unusual consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or supporting collectivism; individualistic.
“The society had a strongly noncollectivistic ethos.”
“His noncollectivistic approach to business was unusual in that industry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('vis'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by consonant cluster.. col — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by consonant.. lec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, maximizing onset.. ti — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by consonant.. vis — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets of syllables whenever possible.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in consonants are considered 'closed'.
- The 'lec' consonant cluster is less common but permissible in English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some dialects.
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