intercommunication
Syllables
in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˌkɒmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
inter- + com-mun- + -ication
The word 'intercommunication' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tion. It features a Latin-derived morphemic structure with the prefix 'inter-', root 'com-mun-', and suffix '-ication'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure, vowel placement, and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The exchange of information between people or groups.
“Effective intercommunication is vital for a successful team.”
“The new system improved intercommunication between departments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. com — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mu — Open syllable, semivowel glide.. ni — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed based on the consonant-vowel structure, creating onsets and rhymes.
Vowel After Consonant
A vowel following a consonant typically initiates a new syllable.
Diphthong
Diphthongs create open syllables.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters at the end of a word or syllable form closed syllables.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification, with no major exceptions.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist but do not affect syllable division.
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