intertrochanteric
Syllables
in-ter-tro-chan-ter-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərtroʊˈkæntərɪk/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
inter- + trochanter- + -ic
The word 'intertrochanteric' is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: in-ter-tro-chan-ter-ic, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant separation, with some vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the space between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur.
“The intertrochanteric fracture required surgical intervention.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ic'). The first two syllables are unstressed, and the 'ter' syllables are reduced.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-rime division.. ter — Open syllable, reduced vowel, schwa sound.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. chan — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant division.. ic — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters.
- The less common root 'trochanter'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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