noncontemplative
Syllables
non-con-tem-pla-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + temp- + -contemplative
The word 'noncontemplative' is divided into five syllables: non-con-tem-pla-tive. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'temp-', and the suffix '-contemplative'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). Syllabification follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
Not given to contemplation; thoughtless; unreflective.
“He made a noncontemplative decision to quit his job.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'), due to its vowel quality and position within the word. The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. con — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. tem — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. pla — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound, and primary stress.. tive — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel sound intervenes.
- The 'non-' prefix could potentially blend in rapid speech, but the consonant cluster 'con-' maintains a distinct syllable boundary.
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