counterindication
Syllables
coun-ter-in-di-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
counter- + indicat- + -ion
Counterindication is a six-syllable noun (coun-ter-in-di-ca-tion) with primary stress on 'ca'. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
A reason why a particular treatment or procedure should not be used in a specific situation.
“Smoking is a counterindication for many surgical procedures.”
“Age is not necessarily a counterindication to exercise.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. di — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant that follows a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
- The initial consonant cluster /kaʊntər/ is a potential area for variation in pronunciation.
- The 'ter' sequence could be debated, but the vowel sound necessitates separation.
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