nonsensationalistic
Syllables
non-sen-sa-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.sɛn.səˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl.ɪs.tɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + sense + -sation-al-istic
The word 'nonsensationalistic' is divided into seven syllables: non-sen-sa-tion-al-is-tic. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'non-', a root 'sense', and a complex suffix structure. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with stress influenced by the word's morphology.
Definitions
- 1
Not sensational; lacking in exciting or shocking qualities; deliberately understated.
“The newspaper adopted a nonsensationalistic approach to the story.”
“Her writing style was deliberately nonsensationalistic, focusing on facts rather than hyperbole.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('non').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, stressed. sen — Open syllable, unstressed. sa — Open syllable, unstressed. tion — Closed syllable, primary stress. al — Open syllable, unstressed. is — Closed syllable, unstressed. tic — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by prefixes and suffixes.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Vowel clusters (e.g., 'tion') require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
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