incommunicatively
Syllables
in-com-mu-ni-ca-tiv-e-ly
Pronunciation
/ɪn.kəˈmjuː.nɪ.kə.tɪv.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + communicat- + -ively
The word 'incommunicatively' is divided into eight syllables: in-com-mu-ni-ca-tiv-e-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ca-'). It's formed from the prefix 'in-', the root 'communicat-', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking the ability or desire to communicate.
“He behaved incommunicatively throughout the interview.”
“She remained incommunicatively silent about the incident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ca-'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed from adjectives with the '-ly' suffix.
Syllables
in- — Open syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'n'. com- — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'əm'. mu- — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'juː'. ni- — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɪ'. ca- — Open syllable, primary stress, onset 'k', rime 'ə'. tiv- — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪv'. e- — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary, prioritizing maximizing onsets.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel, creating a larger onset.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables does not affect orthographic syllable division.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
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