nonrationalistic
Syllables
non-ra-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.stɪk/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
non- + rational + -istic
The word 'nonrationalistic' is divided into six syllables: non-ra-tion-al-is-tic. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'rational', and the suffix '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Not rational; not based on or conforming to reason.
“His nonrationalistic beliefs led him to make poor decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tic — Closed syllable, final syllable, receives primary stress.
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Maximize Onsets
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Suffix Division
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- The length and complexity of the word, with multiple consonant clusters, require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'tion' sequence is a common syllable division point, but its interaction with the following 'al' needs consideration.
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