counterdisengage
Syllables
counter-dis-en-gage
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntər dɪsˈɪŋɡeɪdʒ/
Stress
0011
Morphemes
counter- + dis-engage + -age
The word 'counter-disengage' is divided into four syllables: counter-dis-en-gage. The primary stress falls on 'gage'. It's a verb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllabification primarily governed by the onset-rime principle.
Definitions
- 1
To withdraw or detach from involvement in something.
“The soldiers were ordered to counter-disengage from the enemy.”
“She decided to counter-disengage from the political debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gage'). The first syllable ('counter') also receives some stress, but is secondary to 'gage'.
Syllables
counter — Open syllable, stressed.. dis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, unstressed.. gage — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant-e (VCE)
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Consonant Digraph/Trigraph
Not applicable in this word.
- The hyphenated prefix 'counter-' aids in clear syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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