counterindication
Syllables
coun-ter-in-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
counter- + indicat- + -ion
The word 'counterindication' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, reflecting its complex morphology with a French prefix, Latin root, and Latin suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A reason why a particular treatment or procedure should not be used in a specific case.
“Severe allergies are a counterindication for the use of penicillin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/keɪ/). The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, influenced by suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables typically end in a consonant if a vowel is followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
- The initial consonant cluster /kaʊn/ requires careful consideration.
- The suffix '-tion' influences the pronunciation of the preceding consonant.
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