nonreconciliation
Syllables
non-re-con-cil-i-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒnˌriːkɒnsɪliˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
non- + reconcile + -ation
The word 'nonreconciliation' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-con-cil-i-a-tion. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cil'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'reconcile', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
The action or fact of not reconciling; a failure to restore friendly relations.
“The long-standing dispute ended in a complete nonreconciliation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cil'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cil — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 're-' prefix is clearly distinct due to the intervening consonant.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'non' to /nən/ in some accents.
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