countertendency
Syllables
coun-ter-ten-den-cy
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˈtɛndənsi/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
counter- + tend + -ency
The word 'counter-tendency' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-ten-den-cy, with primary stress on 'ten'. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'tend', and the suffix '-ency'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A force or influence that opposes a prevailing tendency or trend.
“The rise in popularity of independent films represents a counter-tendency to the dominance of Hollywood blockbusters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the 'counter-' prefix.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ten — Open syllable, primary stress.. den — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cy — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The 'counter-' prefix can sometimes influence stress placement, but the standard pattern is maintained in this case.
- The 't' in 'counter' can be considered part of the onset of the second syllable, but is more commonly treated as the coda of the first syllable.
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