noncooperative
Syllables
non-co-op-er-a-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.koʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + co-oper- + -ative
The word 'non-co-operative' is syllabified into six syllables: non-co-op-er-a-tive, with primary stress on 'op'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Latin origins. Syllabification follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule, resulting in a standard English pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Not willing to work or cooperate with others.
“The witness was being deliberately non-co-operative.”
“He adopted a non-co-operative attitude towards the investigation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). The first, second, fourth, and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. co — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. op — Closed syllable, primary stress.. er — Open syllable, containing a schwa and 'r' sound.. a — Open syllable, containing a schwa sound.. tive — Closed syllable, containing a short 'i' sound.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable. This is the primary rule applied throughout the syllabification.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically belong to the same syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the chosen breakdown aligns with standard English phonological rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but do not significantly alter the core syllabification.
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