counterevidences
Syllables
coun-ter-ev-i-dences
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˈɛvɪdənsɪz/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
counter- + evidence + -s
The word 'counterevidences' is a plural noun with five syllables. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'evidence', and the suffix '-s'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ev-'). Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Facts or information presenting an opposing viewpoint or disproving an argument.
“The lawyer presented several counterevidences to challenge the witness's testimony.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*ev-*). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (*coun-*).
Syllables
coun- — Closed syllable, maximal onset principle applied.. -ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. -ev- — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. -i- — Open syllable, short vowel.. -dences — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in 's'.
Word Parts
Maximal Onset Principle
Maximizing consonant clusters in the onset position when phonotactically legal.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Splitting syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in consonants are considered closed.
- The initial 'coun-' cluster requires careful consideration of the onset.
- The word's length and complex morphology require a segmented approach to syllabification.
- Some speakers might reduce the vowel in the first syllable to /kən/.
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