counterrorists
Syllables
coun-ter-ror-ists
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˈterərɪsts/
Stress
0110
Morphemes
counter- + terror- + -ists
The word 'counterterrorists' is divided into four syllables: coun-ter-ror-ists. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division, considering the word's morphemic structure and potential regional variations in /r/ pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
People actively working to prevent acts of terrorism.
“The counterterrorists were deployed to secure the airport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the 'counter-' prefix.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable, stressed.. ror — Closed syllable.. ists — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Grouping consonants at the beginning of a syllable to form the largest possible onset.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Consonant Division
Grouping consonants at the end of a syllable to form the largest possible coda.
- Potential for elision or reduction of /r/ sounds in rapid speech or non-rhotic accents.
- The compound structure of the word.
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