nonrationalistical
Syllables
non-ra-tion-al-is-tic-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ræʃ.ən.əˈlɪs.tɪk.əl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + rational + -istic-al
The word 'nonrationalistical' is divided into seven syllables: non-ra-tion-al-is-tic-al. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'). The word is morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'), due to the influence of the '-istic' suffix and the word's length.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ra — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Open syllable, 'ti' pronounced as /ʃ/.. al — Open syllable, syllable-final schwa.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, syllable-final schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Non-rhotic 'r' in RP English.
- Pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/.
- Schwa vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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