incorrespondency
Syllables
in-cor-re-spon-den-cy
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnkɒrɪˈspɒndənsi/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + correspond + ence
Incorrespondency is a noun meaning a lack of correspondence. It's syllabified as in-cor-re-spon-den-cy, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-based rules, consistent with similar English words.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not corresponding; a lack of agreement or similarity.
“There was a complete incorrespondency between the two accounts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spon').
Syllables
in- — Open syllable, onset-rhyme division.. cor- — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant division.. re- — Open syllable, vowel sound initiates syllable.. spon- — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. den- — Open syllable, vowel sound initiates syllable.. cy — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant division.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The prefix 'in-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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