undenominationally
Syllables
un-de-nom-i-na-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnˌdiːˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəli/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + denomination + -ally
The word 'undenominationally' is divided into eight syllables: un-de-nom-i-na-tion-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'denomination', and the suffix '-ally'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowels and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner not relating to or characterized by denominations (especially religious ones); without regard to denominational distinctions.
“The charity operates undenominationally, assisting people of all faiths.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak vowel.. de — Open syllable, long vowel.. nom — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Open Syllable Preference
English tends to favor open syllables (ending in a vowel sound).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels when necessary.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The consistent syllabification of the '-ally' suffix.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple morphemes.
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