supranationalism
Syllables
su-pra-na-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːprəˌnæʃənəˈlɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
supra- + nation + -ism
The word 'supranationalism' is divided into six syllables: su-pra-na-tion-al-ism. It's a noun with Latin and Greek roots, denoting a system transcending national boundaries. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-initial syllables and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The belief or practice of transcending national boundaries, often in the context of political or economic cooperation.
“The European Union is an example of supranationalism in action.”
“Critics argue that supranationalism erodes national sovereignty.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. pra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. na — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster. al — Closed syllable. ism — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the nucleus.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complex syllable structure.
- The /ʃn/ consonant cluster in 'tion' is a common feature of English and doesn't necessitate a syllable break.
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