nonnationalistically
Syllables
non-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.næʃ.ən.əˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + nation + -alisticly
The adverb 'nonnationalistically' is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, and the word signifies a lack of nationalistic sentiment.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not related to or supportive of national interests or feelings.
“He approached the issue nonnationalistically, considering the global implications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('is').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Open syllable.. al — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tic — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically grouped within the same syllable.
Avoidance of Split Affixes
Affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are generally not split across syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in syllable boundaries.
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