counterrevolutionist
Syllables
coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ist
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
counter- + revolution + -ist
The word 'counterrevolutionist' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ist. It comprises the prefix 'counter-', the root 'revolution', and the suffix '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the 'rev' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-coda and consonant cluster principles, with consideration for schwa reduction and potential non-rhoticity.
Definitions
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution, or who seeks to restore a previous political system after a revolution.
“The government cracked down on suspected counterrevolutionists.”
“He was branded a counterrevolutionist by the new regime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('rev'). The other syllables are unstressed or receive secondary stress.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. rev — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ist — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are unpronounceable.
Unstressed Vowel Rule
Unstressed vowels often reduce to schwa /ə/.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Stress placement influences vowel length.
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