counteraccusation
Syllables
coun-ter-ac-cu-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
counter- + accuse + -ation
The word 'counteraccusation' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ac-cu-sa-tion. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'accuse', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A claim made in response to an accusation.
“His counteraccusation lacked any supporting evidence.”
“The politician responded to the scandal with a vehement counteraccusation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/zeɪ/), typical for words ending in -ation.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound /aʊ/. ter — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ər/. ac — Open syllable, vowel sound /æ/. cu — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ju/. sa — Open syllable, diphthong /eɪ/. tion — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ən/
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, they are often split to create pronounceable syllables.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The 'nt' blend in 'counter' could potentially be treated as a single onset, but is commonly split.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature.
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