interdepartmental
Syllables
in-ter-de-part-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntədɪˈpɑːtməntəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
inter- + department- + -al
The word 'interdepartmental' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-de-part-men-tal. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('part'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'department-', and the suffix '-al'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple departments.
“The interdepartmental committee met to discuss the budget.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('part'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last three are also unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime division.. ter — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. part — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. men — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break typically occurs.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress patterns and syllable boundaries.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters doesn't create ambiguity due to the clear vowel-consonant patterns.
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