nonrationalistic
Syllables
non-ra-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑːn.ræʃ.əˈnæl.ɪ.stɪk/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + rational + -istic
The word 'nonrationalistic' is divided into six syllables: non-ra-tion-al-is-tic. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'rational', and the suffix '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Not rational; not based on or conforming to reason.
“His nonrationalistic beliefs led him to make poor decisions.”
“The argument was based on nonrationalistic fears.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'), following the general rule for words ending in -ic, -sion, or -tion.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
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Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated as individual syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in 'non' by some speakers.
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