interjectionally
Syllables
in-ter-jec-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃənəli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + ject + -ion
The word 'interjectionally' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-jec-tion-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's an adverb formed from the adjective 'interjectional' through the addition of the '-ally' suffix. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
In the manner of an interjection; expressing emotion suddenly and spontaneously.
“He responded interjectionally, blurting out a surprised 'Wow!'”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern reflects the base adjective 'interjectional'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. jec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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- The 'j' sound does not significantly alter the syllable division.
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