noncontradiction
Syllables
non-con-tra-dic-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
non- + contradict + -ion
The word 'non-contradiction' is divided into five syllables: non-con-tra-dic-tion. Stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel maximization and onset preference.
Definitions
- 1
The absence of contradiction; a state of logical consistency.
“His statement showed a complete non-contradiction of previous evidence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'), typical for words ending in '-ion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. dic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of vowels, each vowel typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Coda Preference
Consonants following a vowel are generally assigned to the coda of the syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/ is a common phonetic realization.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some dialects.
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