uncongratulating
Syllables
un-con-grat-u-lat-ing
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒŋɡrætʃʊleɪtɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + congratulat- + -ing
The word 'uncongratulating' is divided into six syllables: un-con-grat-u-lat-ing, with primary stress on 'con'. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'congratulat-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not expressing or offering congratulations; failing to congratulate.
“She was uncongratulating about his promotion.”
“He remained uncongratulating, offering only a curt nod.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable, primary stress.. grat — Closed syllable.. u — Open syllable, weak vowel.. lat — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
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