countermachination
Syllables
coun-ter-ma-chi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
counter- + machinate + -ion
The word 'countermachination' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('ma'). It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'machinate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-C and consonant-C rules, with no significant exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
The act of plotting or scheming against something; a counterplot.
“The detective uncovered a complex countermachination to overthrow the government.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ma').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. chi — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending. Common suffix.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-C Rule
Consonants can end syllables, especially when part of a consonant cluster or a common suffix.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- Permissibility of the 'mach' consonant cluster in English onsets.
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