noncooperationist
Syllables
non-co-op-er-a-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒpəˈreɪʃənɪst/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + cooperat- + -ion
The word 'noncooperationist' is divided into seven syllables: non-co-op-er-a-tion-ist. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'cooperat-', and the suffixes '-ion' and '-ist'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A person who refuses to cooperate or collaborate.
“The government labelled him a noncooperationist for his refusal to engage in negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a single vowel.. co — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.. op — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short 'o' vowel and a final consonant.. er — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.. a — Open syllable, stressed. Contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant cluster and a schwa vowel.. ist — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short 'i' vowel and a final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables are maintained (e.g., 'co').
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables (e.g., '-tion', '-ist').
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may slightly affect syllable division, but the core principles remain consistent.
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