Hyphenation ofenterointestinal

1. IPA Transcription: /ˌɛntəroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: entero- (Greek enteron meaning "intestine") - indicates relating to the intestine.
• Root: intestin- (Latin intestinum meaning "intestine") - the core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -al (Latin -alis) - forms an adjective, meaning "relating to".

3. Stressed Syllables: The primary stress falls on the third syllable: /ˌɛntəroʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/. A secondary stress is present on the first syllable.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• en- /ɛn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• te- /tə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• ro- /roʊ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• in- /ɪn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables can end in a consonant sound.
• tes- /tɛs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables can end in a consonant sound.
• ti- /tɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• nal /nəl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Syllables can end in a consonant sound.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• The primary rule applied is the "Vowel Peak" principle, where each syllable contains one vowel sound.
• Consonant clusters are generally split according to sonority, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple and follow the vowel peaks naturally.
• Open syllables (ending in a vowel sound) are preferred, and consonant sounds are grouped to create closed syllables where possible.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• The 'in' syllable could potentially be analyzed as part of a larger syllable with 'tes', but the pronunciation clearly separates them.
• The diphthong /oʊ/ in 'ro-' is a single vowel sound for syllabification purposes.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
• The word's technical nature doesn't introduce any unusual syllabification patterns.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

• The word functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Relating to the intestines.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: intestinal, enterologic
• Antonyms: extraintestinal
• Examples: "The enterointestinal tract is responsible for nutrient absorption."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.
• Regional accents might affect the vowel quality, but the syllable boundaries remain consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• "international" /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/ - Syllables: in-ter-na-tion-al. Similar structure with multiple morphemes and stress on a later syllable.
• "constitutional" /ˌkɑnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ - Syllables: con-sti-tu-tion-al. Similar length and complexity, with multiple syllables and a stress pattern on a later syllable.
• "administration" /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/ - Syllables: ad-mi-ni-stra-tion. Similar in length and complexity, with multiple syllables and a stress pattern on a later syllable. The differences in syllable division are due to the specific vowel and consonant sequences in each word.