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counterquestions

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4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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4syllables

counterquestions

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

coun-ter-quest-ions

Pronunciation

/ˌkaʊntəˈkwɛstʃənz/

Stress

0010

Morphemes

counter- + question + -s

The word 'counterquestions' is divided into four syllables: coun-ter-quest-ions. Stress falls on 'quest'. Syllabification follows vowel-C and vowel-C-C rules, considering the morphemic structure (counter- + question + -s).

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Questions asked in response to previous questions, often challenging or opposing the original line of inquiry.

    “His answers were met with a series of counterquestions.”

    syn:rebuttalsreplieschallenges
    ant:initial questionsoriginal inquiries

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quest').

Syllables

4
coun/kaʊn/
ter/tə/
quest/kwɛst/
ions/ʃənz/

coun — Open syllable, diphthong.. ter — Open syllable, reduced vowel (schwa).. quest — Stressed, open syllable.. ions — Open syllable, consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

counter-

From Middle French *contre-*, meaning 'against'. Indicates opposition.

root

question

From Old French *question*, from Latin *quaestio* meaning 'a seeking, inquiry'.

suf

-s

English inflectional suffix indicating pluralization.

Similar Words

un­der­stand­ingsmis­un­der­stand­ingsques­tions

Vowel-C-C Rule

A syllable boundary is created before a consonant cluster following a vowel.

Vowel-C Rule

A syllable boundary is created after a vowel followed by a consonant.

  • The 'ctr' cluster is an uncommon onset but permissible. Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/22/2025

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