Hyphenation ofnoncollaborative
Syllable Division:
non-co-lab-o-ra-tive
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌnɒn kəˈlæbərətɪv/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lab'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant. Primary stressed syllable.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel. Unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a rhotic consonant. Unstressed.
Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a plosive consonant. Unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: non-
Latin origin, negative prefix.
Root: collabor-
Latin origin, meaning 'to work together'.
Suffix: -ative
Latin origin, adjective-forming suffix.
Not involving or characterized by collaboration.
Examples:
"The suspect was described as a noncollaborative witness."
"A noncollaborative approach to problem-solving can sometimes be effective."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the root 'collabor-', demonstrating similar syllable structure.
Shares the '-ive' suffix and a similar stress pattern.
Longer word with the '-ive' suffix, illustrating a comparable syllable structure and stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible, such as in 'co-lab'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring each division has a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority, though in this case, clusters are relatively simple.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The potential for syllabic /r/ in 'ra' was considered, but the standard division maintains the vowel-consonant structure.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) might occur, but do not alter the core syllable division.
Summary:
The word 'noncollaborative' is divided into six syllables: non-co-lab-o-ra-tive. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lab'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'collabor-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "noncollaborative" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "noncollaborative" presents challenges due to its length and the presence of multiple consonant clusters. British English pronunciation generally avoids strong reduction of unstressed syllables compared to some American English dialects, but some vowel centralization is expected.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: non- (Latin, meaning 'not') - Negation.
- Root: collabor- (Latin collaborare, meaning 'to work together') - Core meaning of joint effort.
- Suffix: -ative (Latin -ativus, -iva, -itive) - Adjective forming suffix, indicating a quality or tendency.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, "lab". This is determined by the general rule that stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ive, unless overridden by other factors (which isn't the case here).
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ˌnɒn kəˈlæbərətɪv/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence /brət/ is a common but potentially ambiguous syllable structure. The rule of maximizing onsets favors placing the /b/ with the /æ/, but the vowel quality and potential for syllabic /r/ need consideration.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Noncollaborative" functions primarily as an adjective. While it could theoretically be used attributively to form a compound noun (e.g., "a noncollaborative stance"), the syllabification and stress remain consistent.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Not involving or characterized by collaboration.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: uncooperative, uncollaborating, independent, individualistic
- Antonyms: collaborative, cooperative, joint
- Examples: "The suspect was described as a noncollaborative witness." "A noncollaborative approach to problem-solving can sometimes be effective."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Comparative Words:
- collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ - Syllable division: co-lab-o-rate. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
- informative /ɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ - Syllable division: in-for-ma-tive. Similar -ive ending, stress pattern.
- administrative /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv/ - Syllable division: ad-min-is-tra-tive. Longer word with multiple syllables, but shares the -ive suffix and similar stress patterns.
The differences in syllable division arise from the addition of the prefix "non-" in "noncollaborative", which creates an additional syllable and shifts the stress pattern slightly.
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables (e.g., /kə/ becoming /kə/). However, this doesn't fundamentally alter the syllable division.
11. Syllable Division Rules Applied:
- Onset Maximization: Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
- Vowel Nucleus: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Consonant Cluster Division: Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority (plosives before fricatives, etc.).
- Stress-Timing: English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and vowel reduction.
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