nonnationalistically
Syllables
non-na-tion-al-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪkli/
Stress
00100101
Morphemes
non- + nation + -alistically
The word 'nonnationalistically' is divided into eight syllables: non-na-tion-al-is-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed through multiple affixations, with primary stress on the 'list' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant sequencing and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not related to or supportive of national interests or feelings.
“He approached the issue nonnationalistically, considering the global implications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('list').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial consonant.. na — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. is — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. cal — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. ly — Closed syllable, initial consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel after Consonant
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible to create valid syllable structures.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority and phonotactic constraints.
- The 'tion' syllable presents a complex consonant cluster.
- The 'ti' sequence is often treated as a single unit in pronunciation.
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