noncontemplative
Syllables
non-con-tem-pla-tive
Pronunciation
/nɒn kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
non- + temp- + -contemplative
The word 'noncontemplative' is a five-syllable adjective divided as non-con-tem-pla-tive. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. Its structure reflects its Latin-derived morphemes: 'non-' (not), 'temp-' (time), and '-contemplative' (adjective forming suffix).
Definitions
- 1
Not given to contemplation; not thoughtful.
“He was a noncontemplative man, always acting on impulse.”
“Her noncontemplative nature often led to regrettable decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
non — Closed syllable, initial onset.. con — Closed syllable, weak vowel, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable.. pla — Closed syllable, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'templ' sequence is a relatively complex cluster, but is commonly found in English words of Latin origin.
- Vowel reduction in the second syllable is a common feature of English phonology.
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