noncompetitively
Syllables
non-com-pe-ti-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn kɒmˈpetɪtɪvli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + compete + -itive/-ly
The word 'noncompetitively' is divided into six syllables: non-com-pe-ti-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti-'). It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'compete', and the suffixes '-itive' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve competition.
“The company decided to award the contract noncompetitively.”
“The research grant was awarded noncompetitively, based on merit.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti-'). The stress pattern is ˌnɒn kɒmˈpetɪtɪvli.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. com — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. pe — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ti — Open, stressed syllable, vowel nucleus.. tive — Closed syllable, consonant following vowel.. ly — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Boundary Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a syllable boundary.
- The '-tively' ending is a common suffix with consistent syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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