nonreciprocating
Syllables
non-re-cip-ro-cat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈsɪp.rə.keɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
non- + reciproc- + -ating
The word 'nonreciprocating' is divided into six syllables: non-re-cip-ro-cat-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ro'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'reciproc-', and the suffix '-ating'. It primarily functions as an adjective.
Definitions
- 1
Not reciprocating; not giving or feeling in return.
“Their relationship was entirely nonreciprocating.”
“He felt hurt by her nonreciprocating affection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ro'). The stress pattern reflects the word's morphological structure, with the root receiving the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
non — Open, unstressed syllable.. re — Open, unstressed syllable.. cip — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ro — Open, stressed syllable.. cat — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ing — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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- The 'roc' sequence could be ambiguous, but pronunciation dictates 'ro-cat'.
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