nonconformistical
Syllables
non-con-for-mis-ti-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kənˈfɔːrmɪstɪkəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + form + -con-ist-ical
The word 'nonconformistical' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('mis'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'form', and the suffixes '-con-', '-ist-', and '-ical'. Syllable division follows vowel and affix rules, considering the word's complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by nonconformity; deviating from accepted standards or norms.
“His nonconformistical views often clashed with societal expectations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mis'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. for — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid vowel-less syllables.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The sequence '-mis-' could be ambiguous but is clearly part of the root in this context.
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