nonincriminatory
Syllables
non-in-crim-i-na-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnɪnˌkrɪmɪˈneɪtɔri/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
non- + crim- + -in-a-to-ry
The word 'nonincriminatory' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-crim-i-na-to-ry. It's an adjective formed from a prefix ('non-'), a root ('crim-'), and multiple suffixes ('-in-a-to-ry'). Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Not tending to incriminate; not exposing to legal accusation or penalty.
“The witness provided nonincriminatory evidence.”
“The lawyer sought a nonincriminatory plea bargain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in longer words and the influence of the '-to-ry' suffix.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. crim — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, stressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are often built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain pronounceability.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may affect the phonetic realization.
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