nonrecalcitrance
Syllables
non-re-cal-ci-trance
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.riː.kæl.sɪ.træns/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
non- + calcitr- + -ance
Nonrecalcitrance is a five-syllable noun (non-re-cal-ci-trance) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'calcitr-', and suffix '-ance', following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being recalcitrant; unwillingness to yield or comply.
“Her nonrecalcitrance was appreciated during the difficult negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ci').
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trance — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's length and complexity.
- The uncommon 'calcitr' root.
- Potential for vowel reduction in the 're' syllable.
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