counterinvestment
Syllables
coun-ter-in-vest-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈvɛstmənt/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
counter- + invest + -ment
The word 'counterinvestment' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-in-vest-ment. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'invest', and the suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vest'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-coda and consonant cluster patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An investment made to offset or neutralize the effect of a previous or existing investment.
“The company made a counterinvestment in its rival to prevent a hostile takeover.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vest'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a nasal consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a schwa.. in — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a nasal consonant.. vest — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless blocked by a consonant cluster.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters can form valid syllable codas (e.g., 'st', 'nt', 'tr').
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable in some dialects.
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