noncollaboration
Syllables
non-col-lab-o-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
non- + collabor + -ation
Noncollaboration is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification follows standard English rules, mirroring patterns found in other '-tion' words.
Definitions
- 1
The action or state of not collaborating; a lack of cooperative effort.
“The company's noncollaboration with the authorities hindered the investigation.”
“His noncollaboration on the project led to its failure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ra'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. col — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lab — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress Assignment
Words ending in '-tion' typically have stress on the second-to-last syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) may affect the 'r' sound.
- The geminate 'll' is treated as a single consonant sound within the syllable.
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