unmaterialistically
Syllables
un-ma-te-ri-al-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌn.məˈtɪr.i.ə.lɪs.tɪ.kə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + material + -istic-ally
The word 'unmaterialistically' is divided into nine syllables: un-ma-te-ri-al-is-ti-cal-ly. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'material', and the suffixes '-istic' and '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and prefix separation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking concern for material possessions or physical comfort; spiritually or intellectually focused.
“He approached the problem unmaterialistically, focusing on the ethical implications rather than the potential profit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, primary stress.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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