noncongratulatoryory
Syllables
non-con-grat-u-la-to-ry-o-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒnɡrætʃʊˈleɪtəri/
Stress
001000000
Morphemes
non- + congratulat- + -ory
The word 'noncongratulatory' is divided into nine syllables based on vowel nuclei, with primary stress on 'grat'. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'congratulat-', and the suffix '-ory'. Vowel reduction is prominent in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not expressing or feeling congratulations; uncomplimentary.
“He offered a noncongratulatory smile.”
“The atmosphere was decidedly noncongratulatory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('grat').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. grat — Open syllable, primary stressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. to — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. ry — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. ry — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Onset-Coda Preference
Preference is given to maintaining consonant clusters as onsets rather than codas.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa).
- The length of the word and its complex morphology.
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