interafiliation
Syllables
in-ter-a-fi-li-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərəfɪliˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
inter- + affiliate + -ion
The word 'interaffiliation' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-a-fi-li-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'affiliate', and the suffix '-ion'. The primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being mutually connected or associated; a reciprocal alliance or relationship.
“The interaffiliation of these organizations led to significant advancements in research.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('a' in 'li-a-tion'). The first syllable ('in') and the fifth syllable ('li') are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', rhyme 'er'. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel. fi — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'i'. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'i'. a — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rhyme 'ən'
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