noncommunicative
Syllables
non-com-mu-ni-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪv/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
non- + communic + -ative
The word 'noncommunicative' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable ('mu-'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, with consideration for diphthongs and potential vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Not willing or able to talk or impart information.
“He was a noncommunicative witness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mu-'). The first syllable ('non') receives secondary stress in some pronunciations, but is generally unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. com — Open, unstressed syllable.. mu — Open, stressed syllable with diphthong.. ni — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ca — Open, unstressed syllable with diphthong.. tive — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are kept within the same syllable.
- Potential reduction of 'com' to /kəm/ in rapid speech.
- Variations in stress placement in some regional accents.
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