counterdemonstrator
Syllables
coun-ter-de-mon-stra-tor
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌdɛmənˈstreɪtər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
counter + demonstrate + or
The word 'counterdemonstrator' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-de-mon-stra-tor. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'demonstrate', and the suffix '-or'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing between vowels.
Definitions
- 1
A person who participates in a demonstration in opposition to another demonstration.
“The police separated the demonstrators from the counterdemonstrators.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/streɪ/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/kaʊn/).
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, onset /kaʊn/.. ter — Closed syllable, onset /tər/.. de — Open syllable, onset /dɛ/.. mon — Open syllable, onset /mɑn/.. stra — Open syllable, onset /strɛ/.. tor — Closed syllable, onset /tər/
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
- The /ntər/ cluster is a common occurrence in English.
- The secondary stress on the first syllable is important for natural pronunciation.
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