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counter-revolutionary

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8 syllables
21 characters
English (GB)
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8syllables

counterrevolutionary

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-a-ry

Pronunciation

/ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈljuːʃənəri/

Stress

00010000

Morphemes

counter- + revolu- + -tionary

The word 'counter-revolutionary' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns and onset maximization. It comprises a French prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin/English suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical role, though pronunciation may vary regionally.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Opposed to revolution; characterized by opposition to revolutionary movements or ideologies.

    “The counter-revolutionary forces attempted to overthrow the government.”

    syn:reactionaryconservativeanti-revolutionary
    ant:revolutionaryprogressive
noun
  1. 1

    A person who opposes revolution.

    “He was labeled a counter-revolutionary by the new regime.”

    syn:reactionaryconservative
    ant:revolutionary

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rev-o-lu-**tion**-a-ry'). Stress recedes towards the end due to multiple suffixes.

Syllables

8
coun/kaʊn/
ter/tə(r)/
rev/rev/
o/ə/
lu/luː/
tion/ʃən/
a/ə/
ry/ri/

coun — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ter — Weak syllable, schwa vowel, potential for 'r' dropping.. rev — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Weak syllable, schwa vowel.. lu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. a — Weak syllable, schwa vowel.. ry — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.

Word Parts

pre

counter-

French origin, meaning 'against' or 'opposing', negative/oppositional function.

root

revolu-

Latin origin (revolvere - to turn around), core meaning relating to revolution.

suf

-tionary

Latin/English origin, nominalizing suffix indicating relation to revolution.

Similar Words

rev­o­lu­tion­a­rye­vo­lu­tion­a­rysta­tion­a­ry

Vowel-Consonant Division

Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.

Schwa Syllable Formation

Unstressed schwa vowels often form weak syllables.

  • Potential for 'r' dropping in GB English pronunciation, particularly in the 'counter-' prefix.
  • Stress placement is crucial for intelligibility and can vary slightly depending on speaking rate.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/5/2025

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