noncorroborating
Syllables
non-cor-ro-bo-rat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.kəˈrɑː.bə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + corrobor- + -ating
The word 'noncorroborating' is divided into six syllables: non-cor-ro-bo-rat-ing, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('bo'). It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'corrobo-', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ing'. The syllabification follows standard US English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with schwa vowels appearing in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not confirming or supporting a statement or theory; not providing evidence for.
“The witness provided noncorroborating testimony.”
“The evidence was noncorroborating, leading to the case's dismissal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('bo'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, weak vowel.. cor — Closed syllable.. ro — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bo — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. rat — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Schwa Insertion
Unstressed syllables often contain schwa vowels (/ə/).
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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