counterlatration
Syllables
coun-ter-la-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərlæˈtreɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
counter- + later- + -ation
The word 'counterlatration' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-la-tra-tion. Stress falls on the third syllable ('la'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'later-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset and coda maximization.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('la'). This is typical for words ending in '-ation'.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. la — Open syllable, stressed.. tra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, weak vowel.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables are grouped together (e.g., 'tr' in 'tra').
Vowel-Following Consonant
Consonants immediately following a vowel are typically assigned to the following syllable.
Coda Maximization
Consonant clusters at the end of syllables are grouped together (e.g., 'ʃn' in 'tion').
- The consonant cluster /tr/ is a common and accepted onset in English.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ is typical in unstressed syllables.
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