noncooperation
Syllables
non-co-op-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.koʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + oper- + -ation
The word 'non-co-operation' is divided into six syllables: non-co-op-er-a-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'op' syllable. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with a negation prefix and a noun-forming suffix. Syllabification follows standard English vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The action or practice of refusing to work with or support someone or something.
“His non-co-operation hindered the investigation.”
“The union's non-co-operation led to a strike.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('op-er-a-tion').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. co — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. op — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by consonant.. er — Open syllable, reduced vowel nucleus.. a — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division occurs before or after consonant clusters, depending on vowel proximity.
- The hyphenated 'non-co-' structure requires careful consideration of pronunciation.
- The 'er' syllable is often reduced to a schwa /ə/.
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