intracartilaginous
Syllables
in-tra-car-ti-la-gi-nous
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntrəˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
intra- + cartilagin- + -ous
The word 'intracartilaginous' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel-centric syllabification. It comprises the prefix 'intra-', root 'cartilagin-', and suffix '-ous'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word functions as an adjective and shares syllable structure similarities with words like 'cartilaginous' and 'intramuscular'.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or forming part of cartilage.
“intracartilaginous implants”
“intracartilaginous infection”
syn:cartilaginous
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lædʒ'). Syllables 'in' and 'gi' are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'i'.. tra — Closed syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'a'.. car — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'ɑː'.. ti — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'.. la — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'æ'.. gi — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'i'.. nous — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible to create the largest possible onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are treated as single onsets when permissible.
- The pronunciation of 'g' in 'gi' can vary regionally (/ɡ/ or /dʒ/).
- The 'ous' ending can be reduced in rapid speech.
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