nonincrimination
Syllables
non-in-cri-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnɪnˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + incrimin- + -ation
The word 'nonincrimination' is divided into six syllables: non-in-cri-mi-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'incrimin-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining consonant clusters where appropriate.
Definitions
- 1
The act of not incriminating someone; the state of not being self-incriminating.
“His testimony was a clear act of nonincrimination.”
“The lawyer argued for his client's right to nonincrimination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with the fourth syllable receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. in — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant.. cri — Closed syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.. mi — Closed syllable, primary stress.. na — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a vowel and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The prefix 'non-' could theoretically be divided as 'no-n', but the established pronunciation favors 'non'.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
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