interprofessionally
Syllables
in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərpəʊfɛʃənəli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
inter- + profession + -ally
The word 'interprofessionally' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sion'). It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'profession', and the suffix '-ally'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, with the primary stress influencing vowel pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or involving cooperation between different professions.
“The teams worked interprofessionally to deliver the project on time.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sion').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant.. pro — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. fes — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, onset consonant, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ly — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences vowel pronunciation and syllable prominence.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Consonant clusters (e.g., 'pr') are common and do not significantly alter the division process.
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