crossinterrogation
Syllables
cross-in-ter-ro-ga-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɔs ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
cross- + interrog- + -ation
The word 'cross-interrogation' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cross-in-ter-ro-ga-tion. It's derived from Old English and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A thorough and often repeated questioning of a person, typically by law enforcement or intelligence agencies, involving multiple questioners and approaches.
“The suspect underwent a grueling cross-interrogation.”
“The detective employed a technique of cross-interrogation to uncover the truth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ga' in 'ro-ga-tion'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ro — Open syllable, vowel at the end of the syllable.. ga — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, common ending.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant cluster
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters following a vowel (e.g., 'cross', 'ter', 'tion').
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided before a consonant following a vowel (e.g., 'in', 'ga').
Open Syllable
Vowels at the end of a syllable form an open syllable (e.g., 'ro').
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ter' to a schwa in some dialects.
- The 'cross-' portion could be considered a separate word in other contexts.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.