intercartilaginous
Syllables
in-ter-car-ti-la-gi-nous
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˌkɑːtɪˈlɑːdʒɪnəs/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
inter- + cartilagin- + -ous
The word 'intercartilaginous' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows maximizing onsets and vowel-after-consonant rules. The word is morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'inter-', root 'cartilagin-', and suffix '-ous'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or situated between cartilages.
“The intercartilaginous ligaments provide stability to the joint.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi'). The stress pattern is typical for multi-morphemic adjectives.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. ter — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. car — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. ti — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. la — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. gi — Open syllable, onset-nucleus. 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. nous — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda. Contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are prioritized as onsets whenever possible.
Vowel After Consonant
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy (vowels are more sonorous than consonants).
- The 'g' in 'cartilaginous' is pronounced as /dʒ/ due to the following 'i'.
- The presence of multiple schwas (/ə/) reflects the unstressed nature of several syllables.
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