ultranationalistic
Syllables
ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
ultra- + nation + -alistic
The word 'ultranationalistic' is divided into seven syllables (ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic) based on vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules. It comprises the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-al' and '-istic'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification is consistent with similar words like 'nationalistic' and 'internationalistic'.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by extreme nationalism, often involving aggressive foreign policy and a belief in national superiority.
“The ultranationalistic rhetoric of the politician alarmed many voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lis'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Open syllable.. al — Open syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division (Initial)
When consonant clusters occur at the beginning of a syllable, they are generally kept together unless a vowel intervenes.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with more sonorous sounds (vowels) being syllable nuclei.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate syllable division.
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