interaffiliation
Syllables
in-ter-af-fil-i-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəɹəfɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + affiliate + -ion
The word 'interaffiliation' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-af-fil-i-a-tion. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fil'). It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'inter-', the root 'affiliate', and the suffix '-ion'. The syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, with potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or process of being mutually connected or associated.
“The interaffiliation of these organizations led to significant progress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fil'). The other syllables are unstressed or exhibit vowel reduction.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure, vowel reduction possible.. af — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. fil — Closed syllable, onset-rhyme structure, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure, vowel reduction possible.. a — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure, vowel reduction possible.. tion — Closed syllable, onset-rhyme structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the presence of a vowel sound (nucleus) and any surrounding consonants (onset and coda).
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed syllables often exhibit vowel reduction, affecting pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The sequence '-filia-' could be ambiguous without the suffix '-tion'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
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