interprofessional
Syllables
in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəprəˈfɛʃənəl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
inter- + profess + -ional
The word 'interprofessional' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al. It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'profess', and the suffix '-ional'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with consideration for weak syllable reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving different professions working together.
“The hospital adopted an interprofessional approach to patient care.”
“Interprofessional education is crucial for developing effective healthcare teams.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈfɛʃənəl/), following the common English pattern for words ending in -al.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. ter — Open syllable, onset 't'. pro — Open syllable, onset 'pr', weak syllable. fes — Closed syllable, onset 'f'. sion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided between them.
Weak Syllable Reduction
Unstressed syllables, particularly those containing schwa (/ə/), are often reduced in pronunciation.
- The sequence /prə/ is a common weak syllable in English.
- The 'es' in 'fes' can be reduced to /ɪz/ or /əz/ in some pronunciations.
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