nonsensationalistic
Syllables
non-sen-sa-tion-a-list-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌsensəˈʃɒnəlɪstɪk/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
non- + sense + -sation-al-istic
The word 'nonsensationalistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-sen-sa-tion-a-list-ic. Primary stress falls on 'tion'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Not sensational; lacking in excitement or drama; deliberately understated.
“The newspaper's coverage of the event was deliberately nonsensationalistic.”
“He adopted a nonsensationalistic approach to the scandal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sen — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. list — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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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 between vowels and consonants where possible.
- The syllabification of '-sation-' could be debated, but 'sa-tion' is preferred for maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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