semiintercostal
Syllables
sem-i-in-ter-cos-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌsemiːɪntəˈkɒstəl/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
semi- + intercostal
The word 'semi-intercostal' is divided into six syllables: sem-i-in-ter-cos-tal. The primary stress falls on the 'cos' syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'semi-' and the root 'intercostal', both of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the space between the ribs.
“The doctor palpated the semi-intercostal spaces.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cos'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
sem — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound, long vowel due to silent 'e' in 'semi'. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Open syllable, vowel sound between consonants.. cos — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. tal — Open syllable, vowel sound between consonants.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered 'open', while those ending in a consonant sound are 'closed'.
- The 'i' in 'inter' can be reduced to a schwa /ə/ in unstressed positions.
- The silent 'e' in 'semi' influences vowel length.
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