nonincriminating
Syllables
non-in-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌɪŋkrɪmɪˈneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000111
Morphemes
non- + crim- + -inating
Nonincriminating is a six-syllable adjective with stress on 'nat'. It's formed from 'non-', 'crim-', and '-inating'. Syllable division follows vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not providing evidence of guilt or involvement in a crime.
“The witness provided nonincriminating testimony.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nat'), typical for -ing words.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel-final.. in — Closed syllable, nasal-final.. crim — Closed syllable, plosive-final.. i — Open syllable, vowel-only.. nat — Closed syllable, diphthong-final.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal-final.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel or a sonorant consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
- The initial 'non-' prefix is often treated as a single unit.
- The /ŋkr/ consonant cluster requires careful consideration.
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