extradepartmental
Syllables
ex-tra-de-part-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌekstrə.dɪ.pɑːt.men.təl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
extra- + department + -al
The word 'extradepartmental' is divided into six syllables: ex-tra-de-part-men-tal. The primary stress falls on 'part'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'extra-', the root 'department', and the suffix '-al'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving more than one department.
“The committee was formed to address extradepartmental issues.”
“An extradepartmental review was conducted.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'part'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. part — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tal — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily divisible by a vowel.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonants) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The 'extra-' prefix may be pronounced with a reduced vowel /ekstrə/ in rapid speech, potentially influencing perceived syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules to ensure accurate division.
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