nonintellectuals
Syllables
non-in-tel-lec-tu-als
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɪntelɪkˈtʃuːəlz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + intellect + -ual
The word 'nonintellectuals' is divided into six syllables (non-in-tel-lec-tu-als) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex word built from Latin roots and English suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who are not particularly interested in or skilled in intellectual pursuits.
“The politician appealed to the nonintellectuals who felt alienated by academic jargon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tu').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Closed syllable, stressed.. als — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The 'ct' cluster is maintained within the 'lec' syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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