intercorrelation
Syllables
in-ter-cor-re-la-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəkɒrɪˈleɪʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
inter- + correl + -ion
The word 'intercorrelation' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-cor-re-la-tion. It features a prefix ('inter-'), a combined root ('correl'), and a suffix ('-ion'). The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization, sonority sequencing, and vowel insertion.
Definitions
- 1
A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
“There is a strong intercorrelation between smoking and lung cancer.”
“The study revealed a significant intercorrelation between poverty and crime rates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. cor — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset position of syllables.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are structured to maximize sonority from onset to nucleus to coda.
Vowel Insertion Rule (Schwa)
Schwa vowels are inserted to break up consonant clusters and create pronounceable syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Codas
Consonant sounds can form the coda (ending) of a syllable.
- The initial 'inter-' cluster is a common English pattern and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The '-tion' suffix consistently receives penultimate stress.
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