counterprinciple
Syllables
coun-ter-prin-ci-ple
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˈprɪnsəpl̩/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
counter- + principle
The word 'counterprinciple' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-prin-ci-ple. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'principle', and no suffix. The primary stress is on the second syllable of 'principle'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, with a syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A principle that opposes or contradicts another principle.
“The politician's new policy was seen as a counterprinciple to the established environmental regulations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of *principle* (/ˈprɪnsəpl̩/).
Syllables
coun — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. prin — Closed syllable. Consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ci — Closed syllable. Consonant followed by a vowel.. ple — Syllabic consonant. Consonant functions as a syllable nucleus.
Word Parts
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Maximization of Onset
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable to create legal onsets where possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can function as syllable nuclei.
- The 'ou' diphthong in the first syllable requires consideration for its single vowel sound representation.
- The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable requires recognizing the consonant's function as a syllable nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root) is a key consideration.
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