extragovernmental
Syllables
ext-ra-gov-ern-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌekstrəɡəvərnˈmentəl/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
extra- + govern + -mental
Extragovernmental is a seven-syllable adjective with Latin roots, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and vowel-coda division rules. It describes something existing outside governmental control.
Definitions
- 1
Existing or operating outside of governmental control or regulation.
“extragovernmental organizations”
“extragovernmental funding”
“an extragovernmental body”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'). The first syllable ('ext') and the fifth syllable ('men') receive secondary stress.
Syllables
ext — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. ra — Open syllable, vowel-coda division.. gov — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. ern — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. men — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. tal — Open syllable, vowel-coda division.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Coda Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
- Potential reduction of /ərn/ in rapid speech.
- The word's length and complex morphology contribute to the syllable count.
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