Hyphenation ofcounterrevolutionize

Analysis of "counterrevolutionize" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only original letters, is: coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tion-ize

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: counter- (French origin, meaning "against" or "opposing"). Morphological function: negation/opposition.
• Root: revolution (Latin revolutio - a turning around or overthrow). Morphological function: core meaning of a radical change.
• Suffix: -ize (Greek origin, via French -iser). Morphological function: verb-forming suffix, indicating to cause to be or to act in a specified way.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/. Secondary stress is present on the first syllable.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˌkaʊntə(r)ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

6. Edge Case Review: The 'r' after a vowel is often non-rhotic in GB English, hence the optional (r) in the transcription. The vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is also a common feature.

7. Grammatical Role: The word functions primarily as a verb. While a noun "counterrevolution" exists, the "-ize" suffix definitively marks this as a verb. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of potential noun forms derived from the root.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To act against or attempt to overthrow a revolution.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (transitive)
• Synonyms: subvert, overthrow, undermine, reverse
• Antonyms: support, reinforce, uphold
• Examples: "The government attempted to counterrevolutionize the reforms implemented by the previous regime."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• revolutionize: re-vo-lu-tion-ize. Similar structure, stress on the penultimate syllable. The addition of "counter-" adds a syllable and shifts the secondary stress.
• industrialize: in-dus-tri-a-lize. Similar "-ize" suffix, but different root structure. Stress pattern is also on the penultimate syllable.
• democratize: de-mo-cra-tize. Again, the "-ize" suffix, but a different root. Stress pattern is on the antepenultimate syllable, demonstrating that the "-ize" suffix doesn't dictate stress placement alone.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Based Syllabification: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Onset-Rime Division: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
• Consonant Cluster Division: Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters remain intact within syllables.

12. Special Considerations: The optional 'r' sound in GB English is a key consideration. The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.

13. Short Analysis: "Counterrevolutionize" is a verb formed from the prefix "counter-", the root "revolution", and the suffix "-ize". It is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tion-ize, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The optional 'r' sound and vowel reduction are key phonetic features.