nontraditionalist
Syllables
non-tra-di-tion-al-ist
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌtrædɪˈʃənəlɪst/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
non + tradition + al
The word 'nontraditionalist' is divided into six syllables: non-tra-di-tion-al-ist. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'tradition', and the suffixes '-al' and '-ist'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant cluster patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A person who does not follow tradition; someone who favors innovation and change.
“He was a known nontraditionalist in the art world.”
“The school attracted many nontraditionalist students.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, preceded by consonant cluster.. di — Open syllable, preceded by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster (CC)
Syllables are divided before and after consonant clusters.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'tion' sequence is a common source of ambiguity, but the standard pronunciation dictates the division.
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