intergenerational
Syllables
in-ter-gen-er-a-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənəl/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
inter- + gener- + -ation-al
The word 'intergenerational' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-gen-er-a-tion-al. It features a prefix, root, and two suffixes of Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to, involving, or occurring between different generations.
“Intergenerational trauma can have lasting effects.”
“The project fostered intergenerational dialogue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable (/dʒenə/), secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪn/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. gen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. er — Open syllable, vowel only.. a — Open syllable, vowel only.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. al — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda (rhyme).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- Potential for schwa reduction in rapid speech, but this does not alter the core syllabic structure.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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