intercommunicated
Syllables
in-ter-com-mu-ni-cat-ed
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + communic- + -ate
The word 'intercommunicated' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-com-mu-ni-cat-ed. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'communic-', and the suffixes '-ate' and '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mu'). Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
To exchange or share information, ideas, or feelings with each other.
“The diplomats intercommunicated through a secure channel.”
“The two teams intercommunicated frequently during the project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mu'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots and suffixes.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'er'. com — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'om'. mu — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'u'. ni — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'i'. cat — Open syllable, onset 'c', rime 'ay'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'e'
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Suffix Division
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- The consonant cluster '-mmun-' requires careful consideration, but the stress pattern dictates its placement.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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