ultranationalist
Syllables
ul-tra-na-tion-a-list
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈnæʃənəlɪst/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
ultra- + nation + -alist
The word 'ultranationalist' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-na-tion-a-list. It comprises the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'nation', and the suffix '-alist'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na-tion'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, vowel-sonorant syllabification, and the syllabic consonant rule.
Definitions
- 1
A person who advocates or believes in extreme nationalism, often characterized by a belief in the superiority of one's nation.
“The ultranationalist group protested against immigration.”
- 1
Relating to or characterized by extreme nationalism.
“The ultranationalist rhetoric was deeply concerning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na-tion'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('ul').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, onset cluster.. tra — Closed syllable, onset cluster.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Syllabic consonant, closed syllable.. a — Open syllable.. list — Closed syllable, onset cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Sonorant Syllabification
Vowels tend to be followed by sonorants within the same syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Consonants like /n/, /l/, /r/, /m/ can form the nucleus of a syllable when they follow a consonant and are not preceded by a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority hierarchy.
- The prefix 'ultra-' can sometimes be reduced.
- The 'tion' syllable is a common exception to the typical vowel-consonant syllable division.
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