contrarevolutionary
Syllables
con-tra-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒntrəˈrevəˌluːʃənəri/
Stress
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Morphemes
contra- + revolut- + -ion
The word 'contrarevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: con-tra-re-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It features a Latin-derived prefix ('contra-'), root ('revolut-'), and suffixes ('-ion', '-ary'). The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lu'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and the maximum onset principle.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or seeking to reverse a revolution.
“The government suppressed the contrarevolutionary movement.”
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution.
“He was labeled a contrarevolutionary by the new regime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lu'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tra — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. re — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. vo — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. lu — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. tion — Syllabic consonant, /t/ often reduced.. ar — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. y — Weak syllable, often reduced to schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Maximum Onset Principle
Assigning as many consonants as possible to the onset of a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
Recognizing consonants that can form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The 't' in 'contra' can be slightly aspirated.
- The 'tion' sequence is a common syllabic consonant cluster.
- The final 'y' is often reduced to a schwa sound.
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