counterdifficulty
Syllables
coun-ter-dif-fi-cul-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊn.tər.dɪˈfɪk.əl.ti/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
counter- + difficult + -ity
The word 'counterdifficulty' is a complex noun with six syllables (coun-ter-dif-fi-cul-ty). It is formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'difficult', and the suffix '-ity'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dif'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and consonant-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being difficult to counter or overcome.
“The greatest counterdifficulty to the project was securing funding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dif'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial syllable. ter — Closed syllable. dif — Closed syllable. fi — Open syllable. cul — Closed syllable. ty — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Coda
Syllables can be divided before a consonant that forms the coda (final consonant sound(s)).
- The division 'dif-fi' is potentially debatable, but the distinct vowel sounds justify the separation.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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