interindependence
Syllables
in-ter-in-de-pen-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndəns/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
inter- + depend + -ence
The word 'interindependence' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-in-de-pen-dence. It consists of the prefixes 'inter-' and 'in-', the root 'depend', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pen'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not relying on each other; mutual independence.
“The goal of the treaty was to foster interindependence between the nations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pen'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ter — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. de — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. pen — Closed syllable, consonant coda, primary stress.. dence — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
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Onset-Rhyme
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds, with consonants preceding or following them.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The prefix 'inter-' is often treated as a single unit but is broken down for accurate representation.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
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