semicontradiction
Syllables
se-mi-con-tra-dic-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsemiːkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
semi- + contradict + -ion
The word 'semicontradiction' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-con-tra-dic-tion. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'), with secondary stress on the first ('se'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.
Definitions
- 1
A partial or incomplete contradiction; a statement that opposes another but not entirely.
“His response was a semicontradiction of his earlier claims.”
“The politician offered a semicontradiction, attempting to appease both sides of the debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('se').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'eɪ'. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'iː'. con — Closed syllable, onset 'c', vowel 'ɒ', coda 'n'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'ə'. dic — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɪ', coda 'k'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ə', coda 'n'
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
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Vowel After Consonant
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset.
- The 'c' is pronounced /k/ rather than /s/ due to the following 'o'.
- The vowel in 'semi' is a long /iː/ due to the following 'c'.
- The /ʃ/ sound in 'tion' is a result of the 'ti' becoming /ʃ/ before the suffix '-ion'.
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