noncorrespondence
Syllables
non-cor-re-spon-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
non- + correspond + -ence
The word 'noncorrespondence' is divided into five syllables: non-cor-re-spon-dence. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'correspond', and the suffix '-ence'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spon'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not corresponding; a lack of similarity or agreement.
“There was a complete noncorrespondence between the two accounts.”
“The noncorrespondence of the data raised serious questions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spon').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. cor — Open syllable, CVC structure.. re — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. spon — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. dence — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound forms a syllable.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form a single syllable.
- The length of the word and its complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but do not alter syllable boundaries.
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