semiintelligent
Syllables
se-mi-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˌsemiːnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
semi- + intelligent
The word 'semi-intelligent' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'semi-' and the root 'intelligent'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing around the prefix and maintaining consonant clusters. The IPA transcription is /ˌsemiːnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/.
Definitions
- 1
Having some, but not a complete or full, level of intelligence.
“The AI was described as semi-intelligent, capable of basic tasks but lacking true reasoning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'). The stress pattern is indicative of the adjective's structure, emphasizing the core meaning.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. tel — Closed syllable, ending in a liquid consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gent — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The hyphen in 'semi-' does not affect syllabification.
- The pronunciation of 'ge' as /dʒ/ is a common phonetic realization.
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