counterirritant
Syllables
coun-ter-ir-ri-tant
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntər ɪˈrɪtənt/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
counter- + irrit- + -ant
The word 'counter-irritant' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-ir-ri-tant. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'counter-', root 'irrit-', and suffix '-ant'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A substance that reduces inflammation or irritation by producing a mild irritant effect.
“The doctor prescribed a counter-irritant to relieve the muscle pain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈrɪtənt/). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, and the second and fifth syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending the syllable.. ir — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. ri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tant — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending the syllable.
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Vowel Digraphs
Combinations of vowels (like 'ou' or 'ir') are treated as single vowel sounds within a syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the word could lead to debate, but pronunciation dictates five syllables.
- Postvocalic 'r' in GB English influences syllable structure but is not pronounced as a rhotic 'r'.
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