supernationalist
Syllables
su-per-na-tion-a-list
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌnæʃənəˈlɪst/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
super- + nation + -alist
The word 'supernationalist' is divided into six syllables: su-per-na-tion-a-list. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'nation', and the suffix '-alist'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules, with 'tion' treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
A person who advocates or supports the idea that national interests should be placed above all others, often to an extreme degree.
“The supernationalist movement gained traction during the political unrest.”
“He was known for his supernationalist views.”
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of extreme nationalism.
“The supernationalist rhetoric was alarming.”
“A supernationalist ideology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for English words ending in '-ist'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Closed syllable, consonant-final. na — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable, consonant-final. a — Open syllable, schwa. list — Closed syllable, consonant-final
Word Parts
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Vowel Initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable if they form a recognizable unit.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant Rule
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable break usually occurs between the vowel and the first consonant.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in the 'a' syllable is prone to reduction. The 'tion' sequence is treated as a single syllable due to its cohesive phonetic unit.
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