nonmaterialistically
Syllables
non-ma-te-ri-al-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.mə.tɪəˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + material + -istic-ally
The word 'nonmaterialistically' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tial'). It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, and its syllable structure is consistent with similar words ending in '-istically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking concern for material possessions or physical comfort; spiritually.
“He lived nonmaterialistically, dedicating his life to charity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tial'), following the pattern for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, short vowel.. ma — Open syllable, schwa.. te — Open syllable, short vowel.. ri — Open syllable, short vowel.. al — Open syllable, schwa.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ti — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Open syllable, schwa.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
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Open Syllable Preference
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Consonant Cluster Division
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- Stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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