countercompetition
Syllables
coun-ter-com-pe-ti-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
counter- + compete + -ition
The word 'countercompetition' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-com-pe-ti-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'compete', and the suffix '-ition'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing between vowels and consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Competition that is directed against something else; rivalry intended to counteract another competition.
“The company faced intense countercompetition from new market entrants.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'), typical for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. com — Closed syllable, short vowel.. pe — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many initial consonants as possible in each syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant when no other rule applies.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the syllable preceding the '-tion' suffix.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Potential elision of /t/ in 'counter' in rapid speech.
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