intercontradictory
Syllables
in-ter-con-trad-ic-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.tɔː.ri/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
inter- + contradict + -ory
The word 'intercontradictory' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-con-trad-ic-to-ry. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('trad'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ory'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or involving mutual contradiction; logically inconsistent.
“The witness's statements were intercontradictory, making it difficult to determine the truth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('trad'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the fourth syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. trad — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ic — Closed syllable.. to — Open syllable.. ry — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separates the onset (initial consonant sound) from the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel Division
Divides between vowels when separated by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
Divides between vowels when flanked by consonants.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel-Consonant Division
Handles consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divides between a vowel and a consonant.
- The 'inter-' prefix is often treated as a single unit, but is broken down for syllabification.
- Vowel sounds in the root 'contradict' are relatively stable.
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