nonpreferentialism
Syllables
non-pre-fer-en-tial-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnprɪfəˈrɛnʃəˌlɪzəm/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + prefer- + -entialism
The word 'nonpreferentialism' is divided into six syllables: non-pre-fer-en-tial-ism. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'prefer-', and the suffixes '-ential' and '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tial'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and consonant-vowel division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The doctrine or practice of not giving preferential treatment; impartiality.
“The organization's commitment to nonpreferentialism ensured that all applicants were judged solely on their merits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tial').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable. pre — Open syllable. fer — Open syllable. en — Open syllable. tial — Closed syllable. ism — Closed syllable, final syllable
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