crossinterrogator
Syllables
cross-in-ter-ro-ga-tor
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɔs ɪnˈtɛr.əˌɡeɪ.tər/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
cross- + interrog- + -ator
The word 'cross-interrogator' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ga'). It's formed from the prefix 'cross-', the root 'interrog-', and the suffix '-ator'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and compound word division.
Definitions
- 1
A person who conducts cross-examination, especially in a legal setting.
“The skilled cross-interrogator exposed the witness's inconsistencies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ga'). The first, second, and sixth syllables are unstressed. The third and fifth syllables are secondary stressed.
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, part of a larger grouping.. ro — Open syllable, leading to stressed syllable.. ga — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tor — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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