noncoordination
Syllables
non-co-or-di-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kəʊ.ɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
non- + co-ord + -tion
The word 'non-coordination' is divided into six syllables: non-co-or-di-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'). It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'co-ord-', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for English.
Definitions
- 1
The lack of coordination; a state of being uncoordinated.
“The accident was attributed to a lack of non-coordination between the emergency services.”
“The project suffered from non-coordination of efforts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'). This is typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-final.. co — Open syllable, diphthong-final.. or — Open syllable, long vowel-final.. di — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-final.. na — Open syllable, diphthong-final.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-final.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel sound.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of 'coordination' could lead to alternative, though less common, syllabifications.
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