countermigration
Syllables
coun-ter-mi-gra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərmaɪˈɡreɪʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
counter- + migrate + -ion
The word 'countermigration' is a noun with five syllables, stressed on the third syllable ('gra'). It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'migrate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows the Maximal Onset Principle.
Definitions
- 1
The movement of people in opposition to an existing migration pattern, or efforts to prevent or reverse migration.
“The government implemented policies aimed at countermigration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gra').
Syllables
coun- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant.. -ter — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. -mi- — Open syllable. Diphthong followed by a consonant.. -gra- — Open syllable. Diphthong followed by a consonant. Primary stress.. -tion — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximal Onset Principle
Syllable boundaries are determined by vowel sounds, balanced with avoiding illegal onsets. Consonant clusters are permissible.
- The prefix "counter-" is common and well-established.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the Maximal Onset Principle.
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