crossinterrogation
Syllables
cross-in-ter-ro-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒsɪntərroʊˈɡeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
cross- + interrog- + -ation
The word 'cross-interrogation' is divided into six syllables: cross-in-ter-ro-ga-tion. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old English roots, and primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, with consideration for the compound structure.
Definitions
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A thorough and often aggressive form of questioning, typically used by police or investigators.
“The suspect underwent a lengthy cross-interrogation.”
“The detective's cross-interrogation revealed inconsistencies in the witness's story.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ga-'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('cross').
Syllables
cross — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word is generally treated as a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of stress patterns within the compound.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'interrogation' in some dialects.
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