counterterrorist
Syllables
coun-ter-ter-ro-rist
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˈterərɪst/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
counter- + terror- + -ist
The word 'counterterrorist' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-ter-ro-rist. It comprises the prefix 'counter-', the root 'terror-', and the suffix '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A person actively engaged in combating terrorism.
“The counterterrorist unit successfully neutralized the threat.”
- 1
Relating to the practice of combating terrorism.
“Counterterrorist measures were implemented at the airport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ter/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/coun/). Syllables 2 and 4 are unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. rist — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The repetition of 'ter' does not alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., American English) may exist, but do not affect the syllable division.
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