noncontroversial
Syllables
non-con-tro-ver-sial
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl/
Stress
00001
Morphemes
non- + controvers + -ial
The word 'noncontroversial' is a nine-letter adjective with five syllables (non-con-tro-ver-sial). It is composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'controvers-', and the suffix '-ial'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard VCV and CVC rules, with the prefix consistently forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Not causing disagreement or argument; unexceptional.
“The decision was largely noncontroversial.”
“A noncontroversial statement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sial'), typical for English adjectives of this length.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. sial — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often end in a consonant when followed by a vowel.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on typical English adjective stress patterns.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
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