nonrationalistically
Syllables
non-ra-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.ræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.stɪ.kli/
Stress
00001101
Morphemes
non- + rational + -istic
The word 'nonrationalistically' is divided into eight syllables: non-ra-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'rational', and the suffixes '-istic' and '-ally'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-based division and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not based on or guided by reason or logic; irrationally.
“He acted nonrationalistically, driven by emotion rather than sound judgment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tic'). Secondary stress is present on the sixth syllable ('al').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, stressed.. tic — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the root 'rational' influences the syllable count.
- The consistent stress pattern of '-ally' adverbs.
- The presence of schwa sounds in unstressed syllables is typical.
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