noncooperative
Syllables
non-co-op-er-a-tive
Pronunciation
/nɑn koʊˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
non- + oper- + -ative
The word 'non-co-operative' is syllabified as non-co-op-er-a-tive, with primary stress on 'op'. It consists of the prefix 'non-', root 'oper-', and suffix '-ative'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, resulting in six syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not willing to cooperate; unhelpful and unwilling to work with others.
“The witness was non-co-operative with the police.”
“He adopted a non-co-operative attitude during the negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). Secondary stress is present on the final syllable ('tive').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. co — Open syllable, functioning as an interfix.. op — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. er — Open syllable, containing a schwa sound.. a — Open syllable, containing a schwa sound.. tive — Closed syllable, containing the suffix -ative.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The hyphenated nature of the word does not alter the pronunciation-based syllabification.
- The 'co-' interfix is treated as a separate syllable due to its distinct pronunciation.
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