nonreformational
Syllables
non-re-for-ma-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌrɪfɔːˈmeɪʃənəl/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + reform + -ational
The word 'nonreformational' is divided into six syllables: non-re-for-ma-tion-al. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('for-'). The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to or involving reform; not conducive to reform.
“The nonreformational policies of the government frustrated many citizens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('for-'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. for — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. ma — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. tion — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. al — Closed syllable, containing a schwa sound and a final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonant clusters are split to prevent consonants from being left without a vowel.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful application of the rules.
- The non-rhoticity of GB English influences vowel pronunciation.
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