nonreformational
Syllables
non-re-for-ma-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnrifɔrmeɪˈʃənəl/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
non- + reform + -ational
The word 'nonreformational' is divided into six syllables: non-re-for-ma-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'reform', and the suffix '-ational'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-following consonant rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not conforming to or involving reform; opposing or resistant to reform.
“The nonreformational policies of the government led to widespread discontent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable.. for — Open syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. tion — Open syllable, 'tion' forms a syllable.. al — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
- The prefix 'non-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- The 're' in 'reform' could potentially be separated, but it flows more naturally with 'for'.
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