nonconfrontation
Syllables
non-con-fron-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kən.frɑnˈteɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non + front + ation
Nonconfrontation is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix, with an interfix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The avoidance of conflict or opposition; a situation where disagreement is deliberately avoided.
“His policy of nonconfrontation led to a peaceful resolution.”
“The negotiations were characterized by a spirit of nonconfrontation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ation' with a complex root.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fron — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before the second consonant in a VCC pattern.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The interfix '-con-' requires consideration. The length and complexity of the root influence stress placement.
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