hypernationalistic
Syllables
hy-per-na-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
hyper- + nation + -al
The word 'hypernationalistic' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-al', '-is', and '-tic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, with attention to consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely patriotic; characterized by excessive or aggressive nationalism.
“The hypernationalistic rhetoric of the politician alarmed many voters.”
“A hypernationalistic fervor swept through the country after the victory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). This follows the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ic.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, schwa sound.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and consonants are grouped with the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken down based on phonotactic constraints, prioritizing the preservation of onsets and rimes.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and consonant clusters requires careful application of the division rules.
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