noncontroversial
Syllables
non-con-tro-ver-sial
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kɑn.trəˈvɝʃ.əl/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
non- + controvers + -ial
The word 'noncontroversial' is divided into five syllables: non-con-tro-ver-sial. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'controvers-', and the suffix '-ial'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ver'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with prefixes and suffixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not causing disagreement or argument; unexceptional.
“The decision was noncontroversial.”
“A noncontroversial statement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ver'). The first three syllables and the last syllable are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ver — Closed syllable, stressed.. sial — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain pronounceability.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'non-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced quickly, but a clear syllabic division is maintained for analysis.
- Regional variations may affect vowel sounds, but not syllable division.
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