noncorroboratory
Syllables
non-cor-ro-bo-ra-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌkɒrəˈbɒrətəri/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + corrobor- + -atory
The word 'noncorroboratory' is divided into seven syllables: non-cor-ro-bo-ra-to-ry. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bo'). The syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, avoids stranded consonants, and respects morpheme boundaries. It functions as an adjective meaning 'not corroborative'.
Definitions
- 1
Not corroborative; not tending to confirm or support.
“The evidence presented was largely noncorroboratory, failing to support the initial claims.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bo'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant. Unstressed.. cor — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. bo — Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ra — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. to — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.. ry — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally assigned to the syllable they most naturally belong to, avoiding single consonants at the beginning or end of a syllable.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, particularly when they coincide with vowel sounds.
- The 'r' sounds in GB English pronunciation are crucial for syllable weight and division.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
- The sequence 'corro' is maintained for detailed analysis, even though it might be simplified in rapid speech.
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