Hyphenation ofintermarriageable
Syllable Division:
in-ter-mar-ri-age-a-ble
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒəbl̩/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('age'). The first and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Closed syllable, onset 'ɪn'
Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ə'
Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɑː'
Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ɪ'
Closed syllable, onset 'eɪ', rime 'dʒ'
Open syllable, schwa vowel
Closed syllable, syllabic consonant
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: inter-
Latin origin, meaning 'between' or 'among'
Root: marri-
From 'marry', Old English origin, meaning 'to join in wedlock'
Suffix: -ageable
Combination of French '-age' (state/process) and Latin '-able' (capable of being)
Capable of being married, or relating to the possibility of marriage, especially between people of different races, religions, or social groups.
Examples:
"The couple was considered intermarriageable by their families."
"The changing social norms made intermarriageable relationships more common."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar morphological structure with a prefix and suffixes.
Shares the 'inter-' prefix and a similar suffix structure.
Demonstrates the '-age-able' suffix combination.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The presence of multiple suffixes creates a complex morphological structure.
The schwa vowel in the penultimate syllable is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
The final syllable '-ble' can sometimes be attached to the previous syllable, but separation maintains clarity.
Summary:
The word 'intermarriageable' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-mar-ri-age-a-ble. It features a Latin prefix 'inter-', an Old English root 'marri-', and French/Latin suffixes '-age' and '-able'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('age'). The syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and reduced vowels.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "intermarriageable" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒəbl̩/ in General British English.
2. Syllable Division: in-ter-mar-ri-age-a-ble
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among") - Prefixes modify the meaning of the root.
- Root: marri- (from marry, Old English mærrian, meaning "to join in wedlock") - The core meaning-bearing unit.
- Suffixes:
- -age (French, denoting a state, process, or result) - Forms a noun from a verb.
- -able (Latin, meaning "capable of being") - Forms an adjective from a verb or noun.
4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable: /ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒəbl̩/.
5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˌɪntəˈmærɪdʒəbl̩/
6. Edge Case Review: The final syllable "-ble" is a weak syllable and can be syllabified as part of the preceding syllable in some analyses, but separating it maintains clarity given the complex morphology. The schwa /ə/ in the final syllable is a reduced vowel, common in unstressed syllables.
7. Grammatical Role: "Intermarriageable" functions solely as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Capable of being married, or relating to the possibility of marriage, especially between people of different races, religions, or social groups.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: marriageable, eligible
- Antonyms: incompatible, unmarriageable
- Examples: "The couple was considered intermarriageable by their families." "The changing social norms made intermarriageable relationships more common."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Comparable: unmarriageable (un-mar-ri-age-a-ble) - Similar structure with a prefix and suffixes. Stress pattern is also similar.
- Comparable: interdependent (in-ter-de-pen-dent) - Shares the inter- prefix and a similar suffix structure.
- Comparable: manageable (man-age-a-ble) - Demonstrates the -age-able suffix combination, though lacks the initial prefix.
Syllable Breakdown Details:
| Syllable | IPA Transcription | Description | Rule Applied | Exceptions/Special Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in | /ɪn/ | Closed syllable | Onset-Rime division, consonant cluster allowed | None |
| ter | /tə/ | Open syllable | Vowel followed by consonant | None |
| mar | /mɑː/ | Open syllable | Vowel followed by consonant | None |
| ri | /rɪ/ | Open syllable | Vowel followed by consonant | None |
| age | /eɪdʒ/ | Closed syllable | Diphthong followed by consonant | None |
| a | /ə/ | Open syllable | Schwa vowel | Reduced vowel, common in unstressed syllables |
| ble | /bl̩/ | Closed syllable | Syllabic consonant | Syllable can sometimes be attached to the previous syllable |
Exceptions/Special Cases (Word-Level):
- The presence of multiple suffixes creates a complex morphological structure.
- The schwa vowel in the penultimate syllable is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
Division Rules Applied:
- Onset-Rime: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
- Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
- Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "inter-" to /ɪntə/. This wouldn't significantly alter the syllable division.
- Regional accents may influence the pronunciation of vowels, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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