instrumentalities
Syllables
in-stru-men-tal-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnstrʊmənˈtælɪtiz/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
in- + strum- + -ent-al-ities
Instrumentalities is a six-syllable noun stressed on the third syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllable division follows standard English rules. It refers to the means or tools used to achieve a result.
Definitions
- 1
The means or tools used to achieve a particular result or effect; agencies or methods.
“The government used various instrumentalities to promote economic growth.”
“Diplomacy is often the preferred instrumentality for resolving international conflicts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tal'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. stru — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. men — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. tal — Open syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ties — Closed syllable, onset-rhyme structure.
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