counterselection
Syllables
coun-ter-se-lec-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntər sɪˈlɛkʃən/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
counter- + select + -ion
The word 'counterselection' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-se-lec-tion. It features a prefix 'counter-', root 'select', and suffix '-ion'. Primary stress is on 'lec', and secondary stress on 'coun'. Syllable division follows maximizing onset and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of choosing against something; a deliberate rejection or negative selection.
“The counterselection of candidates with prior criminal records was a key part of the hiring process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (*lec*). Secondary stress on the first syllable (*coun*).
Syllables
coun- — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant(s). Initial consonant cluster permissible.. -ter — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.. -se- — Open syllable. Vowel preceded by consonant.. -lec- — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant(s). Primary stress.. -tion — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.
Word Parts
Maximizing Onset Principle
Applied to create legal onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Used to separate syllables based on vowel-consonant boundaries.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are open.
- The initial consonant cluster "ctr" is permissible in English, though not common.
- The linking /r/ between "counter" and "selection" doesn't significantly alter the syllabification process.
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