extraterritorial
Syllables
ex-tra-ter-ri-to-ri-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
extra- + territori- + -al
The word 'extraterritorial' is divided into seven syllables: ex-tra-ter-ri-to-ri-al. It has a Latinate origin with the prefix 'extra-', root 'territori-', and suffix '-al'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules of vowel-consonant sequencing and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Situated or extending beyond the usual limits or boundaries of a territory.
“The embassy has extraterritorial rights.”
“Extraterritorial jurisdiction can be a complex legal issue.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri' in 'to-ri-al'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
ex — Closed syllable with consonant onset and coda.. tra — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset and schwa coda.. ter — Open syllable with consonant onset.. ri — Closed syllable with consonant onset and vowel coda.. to — Open syllable with consonant onset.. ri — Closed syllable with consonant onset and vowel coda.. al — Closed syllable with vowel coda.
Word Parts
Vowel After Consonant Cluster
When a vowel follows a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs after the cluster.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel can naturally separate them.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- The stress pattern is typical for words of Latinate origin.
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