contraindicating
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-ting
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ating/-ing
The word 'contraindicating' is divided into four syllables: con-tra-in-di-ca-ting, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'indic-', and the suffix '-ating/-ing', functioning as a verb indicating reasons against something.
Definitions
- 1
Giving reasons against something; suggesting that something is not advisable.
“The doctor cited several factors as being contraindicating to surgery.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (in-di-**cate**-ing).
Syllables
con-tra- — Open syllable, unstressed.. in-di- — Open syllable, stressed.. ca-ting — Open syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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VCV Syllable Division
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VCCV Syllable Division
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- The 'tr' and 'nd' clusters are common and legal onsets.
- The final syllable 'ing' is a common suffix.
- The prefix *contra-* is often stressed in other compounds, but is unstressed here due to the overall rhythmic structure.
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