interdependability
Syllables
in-ter-de-pen-da-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈdɛpəndəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
inter- + depend + -ability
The word 'interdependability' is divided into eight syllables: in-ter-de-pen-da-bi-li-ty. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pen'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'depend', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel nuclei and onset-rhyme structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being mutually dependent.
“The success of the project hinged on the *interdependability* of the team members.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pen'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ability' suffix.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. de — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. pen — Closed syllable, onset-rhyme structure, primary stress.. da — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. bi — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. li — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ty — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional consonants forming the onset and coda.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress typically falls on the root or a related morpheme, often influenced by the suffix.
Vowel-centric Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in vowel quality, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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