counterproposition
Syllables
coun-ter-pro-po-si-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈkaʊntəˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
counter- + propose + -tion
The word 'counterproposition' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-pro-po-si-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'propose', and the suffix '-tion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pro'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and onset-nucleus-coda structure, with potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A proposal made in response to a previous one, often with the intention of negating or modifying it.
“The company rejected their initial offer and presented a counterproposition.”
“His counterproposition was more favorable to our terms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('pro'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset + nucleus + possible coda.. ter — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.. pro — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.. po — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.. si — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.. tion — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are structured around a nucleus (vowel) with optional onsets (initial consonants) and codas (final consonants).
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
- The 'si' combination can sometimes be pronounced as /ʃi/.
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