uncontradictious
Syllables
un-con-tra-dic-ti-ous
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪk.ʃəs/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
un + contradict + ious
The word 'uncontradictious' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tra-dic-ti-ous. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contradict', and the suffix '-ious'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dic'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus, with the 'un-' prefix forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Not contradictory; consistent.
“His statement was entirely uncontradictious.”
“The evidence presented was uncontradictious and supported the defendant's alibi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dic'), following the general English rule for words ending in '-ious'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. con — Open syllable.. tra — Open syllable.. dic — Closed syllable, root.. ti — Open syllable.. ous — Open syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Prefix Separation
Common prefixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 'un-' prefix is a common exception to typical syllable division rules.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is a common onset and doesn't require special consideration.
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