noncontroversially
Syllables
non-con-tro-ver-sial-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒn.kɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃə.li.əli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + controvers- + -ially
The word 'noncontroversially' is divided into six syllables: non-con-tro-ver-sial-ly. It's an adverb formed with the prefix 'non-', root 'controvers-', and suffix '-ially'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ver-'). Syllabification follows vowel and affix rules, typical of English stress-timed phonology.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that does not cause or involve disagreement or dispute.
“The decision was reached noncontroversially after lengthy negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ver-'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words, influenced by the suffix '-ially'.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. con — Open, unstressed syllable.. tro — Open, unstressed syllable.. ver — Open, stressed syllable.. sial — Open, unstressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained as units within a syllable.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Length and complexity may lead to slight individual variations in pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'non' to /nən/).
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