countermanifestoes
Syllables
coun-ter-ma-ni-fes-toes
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
counter- + manifest + -es
The word 'countermanifestoes' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ma-ni-fes-toes. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fes'). It's a noun comprised of a French prefix, a Latin root, and an English plural suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A document declaring principles in opposition to an established view.
“The group published a series of countermanifestoes in response to the government's policies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fes'), following typical stress patterns for Latinate words, but influenced by word length.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ma — Open syllable, simple vowel.. ni — Open syllable, simple vowel.. fes — Closed syllable, primary stress.. toes — Closed syllable, diphthong onset.
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