interdepartmentally
Syllables
in-ter-de-part-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˌdɪpɑːtˈmentəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + department + -ally
The word 'interdepartmentally' is an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and suffix. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('part'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules. The 't' between vowels may be flapped in some pronunciations.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or involving multiple departments.
“The issue was discussed interdepartmentally.”
“We need to work interdepartmentally to solve this problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('part'). Secondary stress is less pronounced and can vary.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. part — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound, and consonants surrounding the vowel form the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally grouped into the same syllable.
- The 't' between vowels can be flapped in some pronunciations.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mispronunciation.
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