counterrevolutionaries
Syllables
coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-ies
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌɛriːz/
Stress
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Morphemes
counter- + revolution + -aries
Counterrevolutionaries is a complex noun divided into eight syllables (coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-ies) with stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, Latin root, and Latin suffix, denoting those opposing revolution. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who oppose a revolution or revolutionary movement.
“The government cracked down on the counterrevolutionaries.”
“He was labeled a counterrevolutionary by the new regime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lu'), creating a rhythm of unstressed-unstressed-unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, unstressed. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed. rev — Closed syllable, unstressed. o — Open syllable, unstressed. lu — Open syllable, stressed. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed. ar — Open syllable, unstressed. ies — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabic structure.
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