uncontradictably
Syllables
un-con-tra-dict-a-bly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəbli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + contradict + -ably
The word 'uncontradictably' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tra-dict-a-bly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ably'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dict'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not capable of being contradicted; unequivocally.
“He stated uncontradictably that he was innocent.”
“The evidence proved his guilt uncontradictably.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dict'). Secondary stress is weak on the first syllable ('con').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. dict — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a — Open syllable, schwa, unstressed.. bly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables. Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables end with a consonant sound, creating closed syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by morphological structure.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'un-' to /ən/ in some dialects.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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