procooperation
Syllables
pro-co-op-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌprəʊˌkɒpəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
pro- + oper- + -ation
The word 'pro-co-operation' is divided into six syllables: pro-co-op-er-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'pro-', the interfix 'co-', the root 'oper-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
Collaboration or joint action to achieve a common goal, especially with a view to mutual benefit.
“The pro-cooperation between the two companies led to increased profits.”
“There was a spirit of pro-cooperation among the team members.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, onset 'pr', vowel nucleus 'əʊ'. co — Open syllable, onset 'c', diphthong 'əʊ'. op — Closed syllable, onset 'ɒp'. er — Open syllable, onset 'er'. a — Unstressed schwa vowel. tion — Closed syllable, complex coda
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables to create natural onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are assigned to the syllable they most naturally belong to.
- Pronunciation of 'co-' can vary (/kəʊ/ or /koʊ/) without altering syllabification.
- The word's compound structure requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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