counteracquitance
Syllables
coun-ter-ac-qui-tan-ce
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəʳəˈkwɪtəns/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
counter- + acquittance
The word 'counter-acquittance' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ac-qui-tan-ce, with primary stress on the third syllable ('ac-'). It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'acquittance', and follows standard English syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It functions as a noun meaning a receipt or cancellation of debt.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ac-').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, diphthong.. ter — Open syllable, r-colored vowel.. ac — Open, stressed syllable.. qui — Open syllable, diphthong.. tan — Open syllable.. ce — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root) could lead to alternative interpretations, but standard rules apply.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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