nonincriminating
Syllables
non-in-crim-i-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
non- + crim- + -inating
The word 'nonincriminating' is divided into six syllables: non-in-crim-i-nat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'crim-', and the suffix '-inating'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division and vowel sound rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not providing evidence that shows someone is guilty of a crime.
“The witness provided nonincriminating testimony.”
“The evidence was deemed nonincriminating and was excluded from the trial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Stress pattern follows the general rule of penultimate syllable stress in -ing words, unless another syllable is more prominent.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. crim — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. nat — Open syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Sound Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The initial 'non-' can sometimes be pronounced as a single syllable /nɑn/ in some dialects.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the length and complexity of the root morpheme.
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