nonrecalcitrancy
Syllables
non-re-cal-ci-tran-cy
Pronunciation
/nɒnˌriːkælˈsɪtrənsi/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
non- + calcitr- + -ancy
The word 'nonrecalcitrancy' is a six-syllable noun with Latin roots, divided as non-re-cal-ci-tran-cy. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tran'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unwilling to obey or comply; stubbornness; resistance to treatment or control.
“His nonrecalcitrancy was remarkable, given his previous history of opposition.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tran'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity, with a late stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ci — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tran — Closed syllable, stressed.. cy — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the division often occurs between consonants, prioritizing recognizable morphemes.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The word's length and complexity.
- The less common root 'calcitr-'.
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