interapplication
Syllables
in-ter-ap-pli-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəræplɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + applic- + -ation
The word 'interapplication' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-ap-pli-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca-'). It's a noun formed from the Latin roots 'inter-', 'applic-', and the suffix '-ation', denoting the process of applying something across multiple contexts.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of applying something to multiple contexts or situations; mutual application.
“The interapplication of these principles led to a more efficient workflow.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca-'). The first syllable ('in-') and the last syllable ('tion') are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, simple CV structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ap — Closed syllable, CV structure.. pli — Closed syllable, complex onset (CCV).. ca — Open syllable, stressed syllable, CV structure.. tion — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'pli').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority within the syllable.
- The 'inter-' prefix is a common prefix and its syllabification is standard.
- The '-ation' suffix is also standard and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.
- The 'pl' cluster is a common onset in English and doesn't require special treatment.
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