interdependences
Syllables
in-ter-de-pen-den-ces
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsɪz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
inter- + depend + -ence
The word 'interdependences' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'depend', and suffixes '-ence' and '-s'.
Definitions
- 1
Mutual reliance or dependence between things.
“The interdependences between nations are becoming increasingly complex.”
“Understanding the interdependences within an ecosystem is crucial for conservation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('de'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. de — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. pen — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. den — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ces — Closed syllable, CVC structure, potential voicing of /s/
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically split to maintain pronounceability, but in this case, the clusters are easily pronounced within syllables.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in rapid speech.
- Potential voicing of the final /s/ to /z/.
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