counterdication
Syllables
coun-ter-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
counter- + indicat- + -ion
The word 'counter-indication' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-di-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di-'). It is a noun formed from a Latin root with a negative prefix and a nominalizing suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A reason why a particular treatment or course of action should not be used.
“Severe allergies are a counter-indication for the use of penicillin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di-'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('coun-').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, diphthong.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. di — Closed syllable, stressed.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Centered
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the prefix.
- The pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/ is a common phonetic variation.
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