countermigration
Syllables
coun-ter-mi-gra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəmaɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
counter- + migr- + -ation
The word 'countermigration' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-mi-gra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'migr-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel boundary and onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of moving back to a previous place of residence, or the opposition to migration.
“The government implemented policies to encourage countermigration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gra'). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
coun — Closed syllable with a diphthong.. ter — Open syllable with a schwa.. mi — Open syllable with a diphthong.. gra — Open syllable with a diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster and schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Boundary
Vowel sounds typically mark syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
- The 'counter-' prefix could potentially lead to alternative divisions, but the vowel boundaries clearly define the syllables in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect the core syllable division.
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