counterdeclaration
Syllables
coun-ter-dec-la-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌdek.lərˈeɪ.ʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
counter- + declare + -ation
The word 'counterdeclaration' is a compound noun with six syllables divided as coun-ter-dec-la-ra-tion. Primary stress falls on 'dec'. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'declare', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows vowel-following rules and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
A statement made in opposition to a previous declaration.
“The government issued a counterdeclaration to refute the allegations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dec'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. dec — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. la — Open syllable, r-coloring.. ra — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, diphthong.
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Vowel-Following Syllable Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes influence the syllabification.
- The schwa vowel in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
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