nonmaterialistic
Syllables
non-ma-te-ri-a-lis-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.məˈtɪr.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + material + -istic
The word 'nonmaterialistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-ma-te-ri-a-lis-tic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'material', and the suffix '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Not relating to physical objects or possessions; spiritual or intellectual.
“She led a nonmaterialistic life focused on inner peace.”
“The philosopher explored nonmaterialistic concepts of reality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). Secondary stress appears on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak stress.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lis — Closed syllable, stressed.. tic — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant-Vowel
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
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Vowel Rule
Single vowels typically form their own syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is generally treated as a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in English.
- Regional accents may influence vowel pronunciation.
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