uncongratulatory
Syllables
un-con-grat-u-la-tor-y
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒŋˌɡrætʃʊlətəri/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + grat- + -ulatory
The word 'uncongratulatory' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-grat-u-la-tor-y. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'grat-', and a series of suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-centricity and sonority.
Definitions
- 1
Not expressing or feeling gratitude or pleasure; disapproving.
“He offered an uncongratulatory nod.”
“The response to the proposal was largely uncongratulatory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. grat — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, stressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. tor — Closed syllable, unstressed.. y — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are grouped into onsets and codas based on their sonority (perceived loudness).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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- The complex morphology of the word requires careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
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