counterattraction
Syllables
coun-ter-at-trac-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəræˈtrækʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
counter- + tract + -ion
The word 'counterattraction' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-at-trac-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'tract', and the suffix '-ion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trac'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the initial cluster requiring careful consideration based on sonority.
Definitions
- 1
The act of opposing or resisting attraction; a force or principle that counteracts attraction.
“The counterattraction of gravity prevented the balloon from rising too quickly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trac'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second and fifth syllables receive secondary stress.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. at — Open syllable.. trac — Closed syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, palatalization of /s/ to /ʃ/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Syllabification
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
When consonant clusters occur, they are divided based on the sonority hierarchy.
Prefix/Suffix Identification
Recognizing prefixes and suffixes aids in identifying morphemic boundaries and syllable divisions.
- The initial consonant cluster /kaʊntər/ requires careful consideration. The /t/ could theoretically be part of the following syllable, but the vowel sound strongly suggests it belongs to the first syllable.
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