interdependencies
Syllables
in-ter-de-pen-den-cies
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntə(r)dɪˈpɛndənsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + depend + -ence
The word 'interdependencies' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with potential variations due to vowel reduction and 'r' pronunciation. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'depend', and suffixes '-ence' and '-ies'.
Definitions
- 1
Mutual dependence; a relationship in which each part relies on the others.
“The interdependencies between nations are becoming increasingly complex.”
“Understanding the interdependencies within an ecosystem is crucial for conservation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pen'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Open syllable, potential 'r' elision.. de — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. pen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. den — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. cies — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Stress Assignment
Stress influences vowel quality and syllable prominence, guiding syllable division.
- Potential 'r' elision in some accents.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation.
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