antinationalistically
Syllables
an-ti-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæn.ti.næʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈstɪ.kəl.i/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + nation + -al
Antinationalistically is a nine-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel reduction occurring in unstressed syllables. It's formed from the prefix 'anti-', root 'nation', and multiple suffixes (-al, -ist, -ic, -ally).
Definitions
- 1
In a manner opposing or rejecting nationalism.
“He argued antinationalistically for a globalized world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel sound. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. na — Open syllable, vowel sound. tion — Open syllable, reduced vowel. al — Open syllable, reduced vowel, stressed. is — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. tic — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. al — Open syllable, reduced vowel. ly — Open syllable, reduced vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break occurs before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect the flappiness of the /t/ sound.
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