Hyphenation ofcounterrevolutionize

Analysis of "counterrevolutionize"

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/ in US English.

2. Syllable Division: The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only original letters, is: coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tion-ize

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: counter- (French origin, meaning "against" or "opposite"). Morphological function: negation/opposition.
• Root: revolution (Latin revolutio - a turning around or overthrow). Morphological function: core meaning of a radical change.
• Suffix: -ize (Greek origin, via French -iser). Morphological function: verb-forming suffix, indicating to cause to be or to act in a specified way.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: /ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/. Specifically, on the 'lu' in 'revolutionize'.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˌkaʊntərˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "tion" often presents a syllable boundary challenge. Here, it's clearly a syllable on its own due to the vowel sound and the following 'ize'. The 'er' in 'counter' is a reduced vowel, but forms a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role: "Counterrevolutionize" functions primarily as a verb. While a noun "counterrevolution" exists, the addition of "-ize" firmly establishes this word as a verb. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of the verb's tense or aspect.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: To act against or attempt to reverse a revolution.
• Grammatical Category: Verb (transitive)
• Synonyms: overthrow, subvert, dismantle, undo
• Antonyms: support, reinforce, uphold, maintain
• Examples: "The government attempted to counterrevolutionize the reforms implemented by the previous regime."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Revolutionize: re-vo-lu-tion-ize. Similar structure, stress on 'lu'.
• Democratize: de-mo-cra-tize. Similar suffix '-ize', stress on 'cra'.
• Industrialize: in-dus-tri-a-lize. Similar suffix '-ize', stress on 'tri'.

The consistent stress on the penultimate syllable before the '-ize' suffix demonstrates a regular pattern in English verb formation with this suffix. The differences in preceding syllables reflect the varying complexity of the root morphemes.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

• coun: /kaʊn/ - Open syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: Reduced vowel sound.
• ter: /tər/ - Closed syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
• re: /rə/ - Open syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• vo: /voʊ/ - Open syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• lu: /luː/ - Open syllable, stressed. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• tion: /ʃən/ - Closed syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
• ize: /aɪz/ - Closed syllable, unstressed. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s).

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant (VC): Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., re, vo).
2. Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC): Syllables are often divided around a vowel surrounded by consonants (e.g., ter, tion).
3. Stress Placement: Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ize'.

Special Considerations:

• The reduced vowel in 'coun' and 'ter' is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
• The 'tion' sequence is a relatively stable syllable unit.
• The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: While the provided IPA is standard US English, slight variations in vowel quality might occur depending on regional accents. These variations would not significantly alter the syllable division.