ultranationalistically
Syllables
ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˌnæʃənəˈlɪstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + nation + -alistically
The word 'ultranationalistically' is syllabified as ul-tra-na-tion-al-is-tic-al-ly, with primary stress on '-list-'. It's a complex adverb built from Latin and English morphemes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In an extremely nationalistic manner; characterized by fervent patriotism and often a belief in national superiority.
“The politician spoke ultranationally about the importance of protecting national interests.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-list-'. The first and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. na — Open syllable, part of the root.. tion — Open syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. al — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.. is — Closed syllable, agentive suffix.. tic — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.. al — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.. ly — Closed syllable, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
ultra-
Latin origin, meaning 'beyond' or 'excessively', intensifier.
nation
Latin origin (*natio*), meaning 'birth, race, people'.
-alistically
Combination of -al (Latin, adjectival), -ist (English/French, agentive), -ic (Greek, adjectival), -al (Latin, adjectival), and -ly (English, adverbial).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability, but affixes are kept intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept together as single syllables when possible.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to mispronunciation.
- Multiple suffixes require careful application of affix rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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