counterrevolutions
Syllables
coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tions
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntərˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
counter- + revolut- + -ions
The word 'counterrevolutions' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-re-vo-lu-tions. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'revolut-', and the suffix '-ions'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Actions or movements intended to reverse the effects of a revolution.
“The government feared counterrevolutions from exiled royalists.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu' in 'lu-tions').
Syllables
coun — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.. lu — Open syllable, primary stress.. tions — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The 'er' sequence in 'counter' could be a division point, but consonant cluster maintenance applies.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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