nonimperialistically
Syllables
non-im-pe-ri-al-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪmˈpɪriəlɪstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + imperial- + -istic-ally
The word 'nonimperialistically' is divided into nine syllables: non-im-pe-ri-al-is-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed with the prefix 'non-', the root 'imperial-', and the suffixes '-istic-' and '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). Syllabification follows standard English VCV and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of or relating to imperialistic policies or behavior; in a domineering or controlling way.
“The country acted nonimperialistically, offering aid without demanding concessions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('pe').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. im — Closed syllable, weak stress.. pe — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ri — Open syllable, primary stress.. al — Closed syllable, weak stress.. is — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ti — Open syllable, weak stress.. cal — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ly — Open syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'non' syllable in some dialects.
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