counterattestation
Syllables
coun-ter-at-tes-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌætestˈeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
counter- + attest + -ation
The word 'counterattestation' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-at-tes-ta-tion. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tes'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'attest', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of providing evidence to contradict a previous statement or claim.
“The lawyer presented a counterattestation to discredit the witness's testimony.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tes'), typical for words with the '-ation' suffix.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. at — Open syllable.. tes — Closed syllable, stressed.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Grouping consonants at the beginning of a syllable to form onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables between consonant-vowel-consonant sequences.
- Potential for schwa reduction in rapid speech.
- The pronunciation of 't' as /ʃ/ before 'ion' is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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