countermanifesto
Syllables
coun-ter-ma-ni-fes-to
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
counter + manifest + o
The word 'countermanifesto' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ma-ni-fes-to. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'manifest', and the suffix '-o'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
A document or declaration that opposes or refutes a previous manifesto.
“The group published a countermanifesto in response to the government's policies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fes').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'aʊ', coda 'n'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ə', coda 'r'. ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'æ'. ni — Open syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɪ'. fes — Closed syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 's'. to — Open syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'oʊ'
Word Parts
Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed based on the presence of an onset, nucleus, and optional coda.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't present unusual syllabification challenges.
- Regional variations in vowel quality might exist but don't affect syllable division.
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