nonmaterialistic
Syllables
non-ma-te-ri-a-lis-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.məˈtɪə.rɪ.ə.lɪs.tɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + material- + -istic
The word 'nonmaterialistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-ma-te-ri-a-lis-tic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'material-', and the suffix '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). Syllabification follows standard English CV and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to material possessions or physical wealth; spiritual or intellectual.
“She led a very nonmaterialistic life, focusing on inner peace.”
“His values were decidedly nonmaterialistic.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The stress pattern is typical for adjectives of this length and complexity.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ma — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. te — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ri — Open syllable, stressed, vowel-consonant structure.. a — Open syllable, unstressed schwa.. lis — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with preceding consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
When a vowel is surrounded by consonants, the syllable typically ends at the vowel.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and typical English stress patterns.
- Potential for diphthongization of vowels in stressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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