unconventionalism
Syllables
un-con-ven-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒn.vənˈʃən.əl.ɪzəm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + conventional + -ism
The word 'unconventionalism' is a noun with six syllables, divided as un-con-ven-tion-al-ism. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'conventional', and the suffix '-ism', and signifies a deviation from accepted norms.
Definitions
- 1
The practice or principle of not conforming to accepted standards or practices; deviation from the conventional.
“Her unconventionalism was admired by her peers.”
“The artist's unconventionalism challenged traditional norms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. ism — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the syllable onset where possible.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable divisions respect morphemic boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The '-tion-' sequence is a potential point of debate, but is generally treated as a single syllable in GB English when stressed.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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