counterindoctrination
Syllables
coun-ter-in-doc-tri-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərɪndɑːktrɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
counter- + indoctrin- + -ation
The word 'counterindoctrination' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-in-doc-tri-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('doc'). It's a noun formed from a French prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, with consideration for the syllabic 'r'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of opposing or working against indoctrination; the process of challenging established beliefs.
“The organization specialized in counterindoctrination programs for former cult members.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('doc'). The stress pattern is relatively standard for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound dictates division.. ter — Closed syllable, 'er' is a schwa + syllabic r.. in — Closed syllable.. doc — Closed syllable, stressed.. tri — Open syllable.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially in open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before vowels, especially in closed syllables.
Syllabic 'r' Rule
When 'r' follows a vowel and forms a syllable on its own, it influences the preceding vowel sound.
- The length of the word and the multiple morphemes require careful consideration of vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The 'r' in 'ter' and 'tri' is syllabic, which affects the vowel sounds.
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