counterindication
Syllables
coun-ter-in-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
counter- + indic- + -ation
The word 'counter-indication' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-in-di-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'indic-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the syllable '-ca-'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A reason against something being done or allowed.
“Severe allergies are a counter-indication for receiving the vaccine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable '-ca-'. Secondary stress falls on '-ter-' and '-in-'. The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ca — Stressed, open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The silent 't' in 'indication' doesn't affect the syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the prefix and root boundaries.
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