nonantagonistically
Syllables
non-an-tag-o-nis-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + antagon + -istically
The word 'nonantagonistically' is divided into eight syllables: non-an-tag-o-nis-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nis'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'antagon', and the suffixes '-istic' and '-ally'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-initial syllable requirements.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not opposed to, or not hostile towards; without antagonism.
“The two countries resolved their differences and began to negotiate nonantagonistically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nis'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes, where the stress tends to fall on the root syllable or a syllable close to it.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. an — Open syllable.. tag — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, schwa sound.. nis — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Allowing consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables, within phonotactic constraints.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges for syllabification.
- The schwa sound in the fourth syllable (/ə/) is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
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