intertestamental
Syllables
inter-tes-ta-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərtɛstəˈmɛntəl/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
inter- + testament + -al
The word 'intertestamental' is divided into five syllables: inter-tes-ta-men-tal. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'testament', and the suffix '-al'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the period between the Old and New Testaments.
“The intertestamental period saw significant religious and political changes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('men'), and secondary stress on the third syllable ('ta').
Syllables
inter — Open syllable, initial stress.. tes — Closed syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. men — Closed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.
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Closed Syllable Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
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