nonnationalistic
Syllables
non-na-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.næʃ.ən.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + nation + -al
The word 'nonnationalistic' is divided into six syllables: non-na-tion-al-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-al' and '-istic'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or characteristic of a nation.
Not relating to or characteristic of a nation.
“The organization promotes a nonnationalistic worldview.”
“His policies were seen as nonnationalistic and focused on global cooperation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Onsetless syllable with a short vowel.. na — Syllable with a consonant onset and a short vowel.. tion — Syllable with a consonant onset and a diphthong.. al — Syllable with a schwa vowel and primary stress.. is — Syllable with a short vowel and a sibilant consonant.. tic — Syllable with a short vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are divided before consonants following vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets.
Schwa Rule
Schwa vowels often form their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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