noncooperation
Syllables
non-co-op-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn koʊˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
0-0-1-0-0-0
Morphemes
non- + oper- + -ation
The word 'non-co-operation' is divided into five syllables with primary stress on the third syllable ('-op-'). It's a noun formed from a prefix, interfix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant blends.
Definitions
- 1
The action or state of not cooperating; refusal to work or agree with others.
“His lack of non-co-operation hindered the investigation.”
“The union's non-co-operation led to a strike.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('-op-'). The stress pattern is 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 1 (primary stress) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed) - 0 (unstressed).
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. op — Closed syllable, primary stress.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant in a VCC pattern (e.g., op-er).
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are kept together within a syllable (e.g., co-op).
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables (e.g., non-co-op-er-a-tion).
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The prefix 'non-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The interfix 'co-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The '-tion' suffix requires careful application of consonant blend rules.
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