counteracquittance
Syllables
coun-ter-ac-quit-tance
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərækˈwɪtəns/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
counter + acquittance + ance
The word 'counteracquittance' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-ac-quit-tance. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'acquittance', and the suffix '-ance'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quit'). Syllable division follows rules of onset and coda maximization, and vowel divisibility.
Definitions
- 1
A discharge or release from an obligation; a receipt for payment.
“He presented a counteracquittance as proof of payment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quit'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable with a diphthong and a simple onset.. ter — Closed syllable with a simple onset and coda.. ac — Open syllable with a simple onset.. quit — Closed syllable with a complex onset.. tance — Closed syllable with a simple onset and a consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
counter
French origin, meaning 'against' or 'opposing', functions as a negation.
acquittance
From Old French 'aquitance', ultimately from Latin 'acquietare' meaning 'to make quiet, settle'. Core meaning of discharge or release.
ance
Latin origin, forming abstract nouns denoting a state, quality, or action.
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are permitted at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Divisibility
A vowel between two consonants forms a closed syllable.
Coda Maximization
Consonant clusters are permitted at the end of syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word may lead to slight variations in pronunciation and stress.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of /kwɪ/ in 'quit'.
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