counterprogramming
Syllables
coun-ter-pro-gram-ming
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
counter- + program + -ing
The word 'counterprogramming' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-pro-gram-ming. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'program', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'programming'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of scheduling television or radio programs at the same time as those of a competing broadcaster, in order to attract viewers or listeners away from them.
“The network employed a strategy of counterprogramming to boost its ratings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'programming' (/ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'counter'.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, schwa reduction.. pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gram — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ming — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before a consonant cluster following a vowel.
- Compound word structure requires consideration of stress patterns.
- Potential schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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