counterobligation
Syllables
coun-ter-ob-li-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
counter- + obliga- + -tion
The word 'counterobligation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with exceptions due to the silent 't' in '-tion' and schwa reduction. It's formed from a French prefix, Latin root, and Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The act of opposing or working against an obligation.
“His refusal to pay the fine was an act of counterobligation.”
“The protest was framed as a counterobligation to unjust laws.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ga-'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('coun-').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. ob — Closed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. ga — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, silent 't' influencing structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the syllable into its initial consonant(s) (onset) and the remaining vowel and consonant(s) (rime).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
- Silent 't' in '-tion' affecting syllable structure.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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