nonreactionaries
Syllables
non-re-ac-tion-ar-ies
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.riˈæk.ʃən.ər.iːz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + reaction + -aries
The word 'nonreactionaries' is divided into six syllables: non-re-ac-tion-ar-ies. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'reaction', and the suffix '-aries'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
People who are opposed to reactionaries or reactionary principles.
“The nonreactionaries advocated for social change.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ac — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, stressed.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ies — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
This rule is applied to create closed syllables where a vowel is followed by one or more consonants.
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
- The 'tion' syllable is often treated as a single unit.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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