interferenceproof
Syllables
in-ter-fe-rence-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns pruːf/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
inter- + fere + proof
Interference-proof is a five-syllable adjective (in-ter-fe-rence-proof) with primary stress on 'fer'. It's a compound word derived from Latin and Germanic roots, syllabified according to standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Not affected or disrupted by interference.
“The new radio is interference-proof.”
“The security system is interference-proof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fer'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the 'inter-' prefix and '-ence' suffix.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. fe — Open syllable, diphthong preceded by consonant.. rence — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. proof — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.
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- The 'r' sound in 'interference' may be non-rhotic in GB English, potentially affecting the perceived syllable boundaries, but the written form dictates the syllable division.
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