incoordination
Syllables
in-co-or-di-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ɪnˌkɒːdɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + co-ord + -ation
The word 'in-co-ordination' is divided into six syllables: in-co-or-di-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'in-', the root 'co-ord', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and maintains root integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The lack of organization or effective working together.
“The lack of in-co-ordination between departments led to delays.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound.. co — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound.. or — Open syllable, part of the root.. di — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. na — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are often formed around vowel sounds.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Root Integrity
Maintaining the integrity of morphemic roots during syllabification.
- The 'or' syllable could potentially be considered separate, but root structure dictates its inclusion with 'di'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonological feature.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.