counterespionage
Syllables
coun-ter-es-pi-o-nage
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərɪˈspɪɒnɑːʒ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
counter- + espionage
The word 'counterespionage' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-es-pi-o-nage. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'espionage', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-following consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of spying or using spies, especially by governments, to obtain political or military information; the act of thwarting espionage.
“The agency was involved in counterespionage operations.”
“The novel explores the world of counterespionage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o' in 'nage'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable with a diphthong onset.. ter — Closed syllable with a consonant onset.. es — Open syllable with a consonant onset.. pi — Open syllable with a consonant onset.. o — Open syllable with a single vowel.. nage — Closed syllable with a consonant onset and a complex coda.
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel-Following Consonant
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Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The vowel clusters and consonant blends are handled according to standard English phonological principles.
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