Hyphenation ofinterresponsible

Linguistic Analysis of "interresponsible" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "interresponsible" is pronounced in British English as /ˌɪntəɹɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩/. It presents challenges due to the prefix "inter-", the consonant cluster "rs", and the schwa sounds.

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only original letters, is: in-ter-re-spon-si-ble

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: inter- (Latin, meaning "between" or "among"). Morphological function: modifies the root, indicating reciprocity or shared responsibility.
• Root: spon- (Latin spondere, meaning "to pledge, promise, or take responsibility"). This is part of the root responsible.
• Suffix: -ible (Latin -bilis, meaning "capable of"). Morphological function: forms an adjective meaning "capable of being responsible".

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: re-spon-si-ble.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɪntəɹɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "rs" cluster is a common initial consonant cluster in English, but can be challenging for some speakers. The final syllable "-ble" is often reduced to a syllabic consonant /bl̩/.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Interresponsible" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical context, as it doesn't inflect.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Mutually responsible; sharing responsibility.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: jointly accountable, mutually liable, co-responsible
• Antonyms: solely responsible, unaccountable, independent
• Examples: "The two companies were interresponsible for the project's success." "We need an interresponsible approach to environmental issues."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsible: re-spon-si-ble (/rɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩/) - Similar structure, stress on the second-to-last syllable. The addition of "inter-" shifts the stress slightly.
• Irresponsible: ir-re-spon-si-ble (/ɪrɪˈspɒnsɪbl̩/) - Similar structure, stress on the second-to-last syllable. The addition of "inter-" shifts the stress slightly.
• Understandable: un-der-stand-a-ble (/ˌʌndəˈstændəbl̩/) - Different prefix and root, but shares the "-able" suffix and a similar stress pattern.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Division Rules Applied:

1. Onset-Rime: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
2. Vowel-Consonant Division: Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially in open syllables.
3. Consonant Cluster Division: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
4. Syllabic Consonant: A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it is preceded by a consonant and followed by a consonant.

Special Considerations:

The word's length and complex structure make it prone to mispronunciation. The "inter-" prefix can sometimes be weakly pronounced. The syllabic /l/ in "-ble" is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the provided IPA transcription represents standard GB English, some speakers might slightly vary the vowel sounds or stress placement. However, the syllable division remains consistent.