counterannouncement
Syllables
coun-ter-an-noun-ce-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərənˈaʊnsmənt/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
counter + announce + ment
The word 'counterannouncement' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-an-noun-ce-ment. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'announce', and the suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
A statement made in response to a previous announcement, often to contradict or modify it.
“The airline issued a counterannouncement regarding the flight delays.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈaʊns/). The first and second syllables are unstressed, the third is secondary stressed, and the fifth and sixth are unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. an — Open syllable.. noun — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ce — Open syllable.. ment — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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- The 'counter' prefix is common and doesn't present unusual challenges.
- The '-ment' suffix is standard.
- The sequence '-teran-' requires careful application of onset maximization.
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