counterrevolutionary
Syllables
coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈljuːʃənəri/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
counter + revolution + ary
The word 'counterrevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y. It comprises the prefix 'counter-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ary'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, guided by established pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or seeking to reverse a revolution.
“The counterrevolutionary forces attempted to overthrow the government.”
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution.
“He was labeled a counterrevolutionary by the new regime.”
syn:reactionaryant:revolutionary
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈljuːʃənəri/), secondary stress on the first syllable (/kaʊn/). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rev — Open syllable, unstressed.. o — Open syllable, unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ar — Open syllable, unstressed.. y — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on established pronunciation and sonority, but the pronunciation dictates the division.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and prominence.
- The pronunciation of 'counter' can vary slightly (/kɑːnter/ or /kaʊntə/), but the syllable division remains consistent.
- The 'revo' sequence could be ambiguous, but the established pronunciation dictates the division as 'rev-o'.
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