contraindicative
Syllables
con-tra-in-di-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
contra- + indic- + -ative/-ive
The word 'contraindicative' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'contra-', the root 'indic-', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ive'. Syllable division follows the Maximal Onset Principle, constrained by English phonotactics.
Definitions
- 1
Serving to discourage or prohibit; indicating that a treatment or procedure is not advisable.
“There were no contraindications to the surgery.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable: "dik".
Syllables
con — Open syllable. Initial consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. tra — Open syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. in — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. di — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. ca — Open syllable. Consonant followed by a schwa.. tive — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
contra-
Latin, meaning "against, opposite"; functions as a negative prefix.
indic-
Latin, from *indicare* "to point out, show"; denotes indication or evidence.
-ative/-ive
Latin, -*ativus/-ivus*; forms adjectives from verbs, meaning "having the quality of" or denoting a tendency/characteristic.
Similar Words
Maximal Onset Principle
Applied, but constrained by legal English onsets. VCV sequences are split as C-V when maximizing the onset would create an illegal cluster.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration.
- The prefix *contra-* is well-established and doesn't cause division issues.
- Pronunciation variations exist regarding schwa sounds, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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