noninterventionists
Syllables
non-in-ter-ven-tion-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪntɜːvɛnʃənɪsts/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + intervene + -tion
The word 'noninterventionists' is divided into six syllables with stress on the fourth syllable ('ven'). It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who believe in a policy of not interfering in the affairs of other countries.
“The noninterventionists argued that military action would only exacerbate the conflict.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ven').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.. ists — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with preceding consonants belonging to the syllable.
- The /ʃn/ cluster in 'tion' is a common English sequence.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect syllable perception.
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