counterdeputation
Syllables
coun-ter-dep-u-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntədˌdepjuːˈteɪʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
counter- + depute + -ation
The word 'counterdeputation' is divided into six syllables based on onset-rime and consonant-vowel division rules. It consists of a French-derived prefix 'counter-', a root 'depute', and a Latin-derived suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. The pronunciation includes a schwa and the /ʃən/ sound for 'tion', representing common exceptions in English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The act of appointing someone to act in place of another; a delegation of authority.
“The counterdeputation was authorized by the board.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('ta'), typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, diphthong.. ter — Open syllable, schwa.. dep — Closed syllable.. u — Open syllable, long vowel.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Open syllable, /ʃ/ sound.
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Consonant-Vowel Division
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Vowel-Only Syllable
When a vowel stands alone, it forms a syllable on its own.
- Pronunciation of 'tion' as /ʃən/ is an exception to grapheme-phoneme correspondence.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Maximizing onsets is applied when dividing consonant clusters.
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