noncontradiction
Syllables
non-con-tra-dic-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
non- + contradict + -ion
The word 'noncontradiction' is divided into five syllables: non-con-tra-dic-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ion'. The primary stress falls on the 'dic' syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rhyme structure and vowel sound principle, consistent with standard GB English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The absence of contradiction; a state of logical consistency.
“His statement was a model of noncontradiction.”
“The policy aimed to ensure noncontradiction between departments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('dic'). The first two syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'on'. con — Closed syllable, onset 'c', rhyme 'on'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rhyme 'ə'. dic — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ik', primary stress. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
- The prefix 'non-' can sometimes create a slight pause, but is generally considered part of the first syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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