uncollaboratively
Syllables
un-col-lab-o-ra-tiv-e-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kəˈlæb.ər.ə.tɪv.li/
Stress
00100000
Morphemes
un- + collaborate + -ively
The word 'uncollaboratively' is divided into eight syllables: un-col-lab-o-ra-tiv-e-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lab'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'collaborate' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffix '-ively'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not involve collaboration; not cooperatively.
“He acted uncollaboratively, refusing to share his research data.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lab'), following the typical stress pattern for adverbs formed with the '-ively' suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. col — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lab — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. tiv — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets (e.g., 'col-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The length of the word and the potential for misinterpreting vowel sequences.
- Possible vowel reduction in the first syllable in some dialects.
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