counterstatement
Syllables
coun-ter-state-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˈsteɪtmənt/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
counter + state + ment
The word 'counterstatement' is divided into four syllables: coun-ter-state-ment. The primary stress falls on 'state'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'counter-', root 'state', and suffix '-ment'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and CV structure rules.
Definitions
- 1
A statement made in reply to an accusation or criticism.
“He issued a strong counterstatement denying all the allegations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('state').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset maximization.. ter — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. state — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ment — Closed syllable, coda cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Maximizing the number of consonants forming the onset of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Structure
Applying the basic syllable structure of consonant followed by vowel.
Permissible Consonant Clusters
Allowing certain consonant combinations as onsets or codas.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'counter' (/kəntər/) but syllabification remains consistent.
- Schwa reduction in the second syllable ('ter').
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