nonindividualistic
Syllables
non-in-di-vid-u-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
non- + individual + -istic
The word 'nonindividualistic' is divided into eight syllables: non-in-di-vid-u-al-is-tic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('u'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Not individual; not single; not separate.
“The company promoted a nonindividualistic work environment.”
“Her nonindividualistic approach to art stifled her creativity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('u') due to the influence of the '-istic' suffix and the length of the preceding syllables.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'on'. in — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 'n'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'i'. vid — Open syllable, onset 'v', rime 'id'. u — Vowel-only syllable, nucleus 'u'. al — Open syllable, onset 'a', rime 'l'. is — Open syllable, onset 'i', rime 's'. tic — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ik'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound acting as its nucleus.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels create a complex structure.
- The vowel /uː/ forming a syllable on its own is a relatively common occurrence in English, particularly after /d/.
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