counterproductiveness
Syllables
count-er-pro-duct-ive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊn.tər.prɑː.dʌk.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
counter- + product + ive
The word 'counterproductiveness' is divided into six syllables: count-er-pro-duct-ive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'product', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('duct'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and vowel-r division.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of producing an effect that is the opposite of the intended one.
“The counterproductiveness of the new policy was immediately apparent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('duct'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
count — Open syllable, initial syllable. er — Syllable with schwa, following a vowel. pro — Open syllable. duct — Closed syllable. ive — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-R Division
When a vowel is followed by /r/, the /r/ often creates a syllable.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word can lead to mis-syllabification.
- The 'counter-' prefix is often pronounced quickly, potentially merging with the following syllable.
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