noncontradictory
Syllables
non-con-tra-dic-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + contradict + -ory
The word 'noncontradictory' is divided into six syllables: non-con-tra-dic-to-ry. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ory'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to-ry'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not presenting logical contradictions; consistent.
“His statement was noncontradictory and easily understood.”
“The evidence presented was noncontradictory, supporting the defendant's alibi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to-ry').
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. con — Open, unstressed syllable.. tra — Open, unstressed syllable.. dic — Closed, unstressed syllable.. to — Open, unstressed syllable.. ry — Open, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
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Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'ntr' consonant cluster may present pronunciation challenges for some speakers.
- The initial 'non-' can sometimes be pronounced as a single syllable, but a two-syllable division is more common.
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