noncommunistically
Syllables
non-com-mu-nis-tic-ally
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kəˈmjuːnɪstɪkli/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
non- + commun- + -istically
The word 'noncommunistically' is divided into seven syllables: non-com-mu-nis-tic-ally. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nis'). It's an adverb formed by adding prefixes and suffixes to the root 'commun-'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to communism; without communist principles.
“He acted noncommunistically, advocating for individual freedoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nis'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. com — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. mu — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. nis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. tic — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ly — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically retained within the same syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' consistently forms a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-istically' is a complex suffix, but its syllabification adheres to standard English rules.
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