disintermediation
Syllables
dis-in-ter-me-di-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsɪntərˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
dis- + inter-medi- + -ation
The word 'disintermediation' is divided into seven syllables: dis-in-ter-me-di-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'inter-medi-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with prefixes and suffixes forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The removal of intermediaries from a supply chain or process.
“The internet has led to the disintermediation of many traditional retail channels.”
“Financial technology firms are driving disintermediation in the banking sector.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'a-tion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The initial 'dis-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a typical phonetic process.
- The '-ter-' sequence functions as a linking element.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.