counterdogmatism
Syllables
coun-ter-dog-ma-tism
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˈdɒɡməˌtɪzəm/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
counter- + dogma- + -ism
The word 'counterdogmatism' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-dog-ma-tism, with primary stress on 'dog'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'dogma-', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant separation, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Opposition to or rejection of dogma; the principle of questioning established beliefs.
“His writings were a powerful critique of counterdogmatism within the religious community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dog'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, weak vowel.. dog — Closed syllable, stressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. tism — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Separating the syllable into its onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing the syllable after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to some ambiguity in perceived syllable boundaries, but the rules of English syllabification prioritize maximizing onsets.
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