counterrevolutionary
Syllables
coun-ter-rev-o-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
counter- + revolution + -ary
Counterrevolutionary is a seven-syllable adjective/noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant rules, considering rhoticity and vowel reduction. It's morphologically complex, composed of the prefix 'counter-', root 'revolution', and suffix '-ary'.
Definitions
- 1
Opposed to or seeking to reverse a revolution.
“The counterrevolutionary forces attempted to overthrow the government.”
- 1
A person who opposes a revolution.
“He was labeled a counterrevolutionary by the new regime.”
syn:reactionaryant:revolutionary
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu' in 'lu-tion').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. rev — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. lu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. y — Open syllable, single vowel.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are typically kept together within a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel is considered open.
- Rhoticity of 'r' in US English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential variations in perceived syllable boundaries due to word length and complexity.
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