counterrevolutionary
Syllables
coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
00101001
Morphemes
counter- + revolution + -ary
Counter-revolutionary is an adjective/noun with eight syllables (coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y), stressed on 'lu'. It's built from Latin/French roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, similar to words like revolutionary and evolutionary.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or seeking to reverse a revolution.
“The counter-revolutionary forces attempted to overthrow the government.”
“He was labeled a counter-revolutionary by the new regime.”
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution.
“The counter-revolutionaries were quickly defeated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset cluster. ter — Closed syllable. rev — Open syllable. o — Open syllable. lu — Open syllable, stressed. tion — Closed syllable. ar — Open syllable. y — Syllabic consonant
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Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Vowel After Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided after consonant clusters preceding a vowel.
Syllabic Consonant
/l/, /m/, /n/, /r/ can form syllables when following a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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