counterdemonstration
Syllables
coun-ter-de-mon-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
counter- + demonstrate + -tion
Counterdemonstration is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('-mon-'). It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'demonstrate', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, with consonant clusters remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
A demonstration organized in opposition to another demonstration.
“The counterdemonstration drew a large crowd of supporters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('-mon-'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes, where the stress often falls on the root or a related syllable.
Syllables
coun- — Open syllable, initial syllable. ter- — Closed syllable. de- — Open syllable. mon- — Open syllable, stressed. stra- — Open syllable. tion — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a single vowel, it typically divides between the vowel and the following consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'counter-' prefix can have slight pronunciation variations.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to stress placement.
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