intertransmissible
Syllables
in-ter-trans-mis-si-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˌtrænsmɪˈsɪbl̩/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
inter- + mit- + -ssible
Intertransmissible is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits. The final syllable contains a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of being transmitted across or between different systems or entities.
“The data was intertransmissible between the two networks.”
“The disease is not intertransmissible through casual contact.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('si').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mis — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. si — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonants
Consonants can sometimes function as the nucleus of a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of syllable division rules.
- The syllabic consonant in the final syllable is a notable feature.
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