counterobligation
Syllables
coun-ter-ob-li-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈkaʊntərˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
Stress
101011
Morphemes
counter- + ob-lig- + -ation
The word 'counterobligation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, Latin roots, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The act of opposing or negating an obligation.
“His refusal to pay was an act of counterobligation.”
“The company faced a wave of counterobligation from its customers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ga'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('coun').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ob — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant. Diphthong present.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Vowel Sequence Rule
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- Regional accents and individual speech patterns.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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