ultranationalistically
Syllables
ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˌnæʃ.ən.əˈlɪs.tɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + national- + -istic-ally
The word 'ultranationalistically' is divided into nine syllables: ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nal-'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'national-', and the suffix '-istic-ally'. It functions as an adverb and means 'in an extremely nationalistic manner'.
Definitions
- 1
In an extremely nationalistic manner; characterized by fervent patriotism.
“He spoke ultranationalistically about the need to protect British interests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nal-'). This follows the general rule for words ending in '-ically', where stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, unless overridden by other factors.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, onset cluster 'tr'. na — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. tion — Open syllable, reduced vowel. al — Closed syllable, primary stress. is — Closed syllable. tic — Closed syllable. al — Open syllable. ly — Closed syllable, final syllable
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters like 'tr' and 'st' are kept together at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The length of the word and the multiple suffixes contribute to the complexity of its syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic realization, but not the core syllable division.
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