intercommunicates
Syllables
in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tes
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərkəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
inter- + communic- + -ates
The word 'intercommunicates' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tes. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ates'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mu'). Syllabification follows the vowel-C rule and the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
To exchange information, thoughts, or feelings.
“The two scientists intercommunicate regularly about their research.”
“The diplomats intercommunicated to find a peaceful resolution.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mu'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 'ter'. com — Open syllable, onset 'com'. mu — Open syllable, onset 'm', diphthong. ni — Closed syllable, onset 'ni'. ca — Open syllable, onset 'ca', diphthong. tes — Closed syllable, onset 'tes'
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Vowel-C Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound. Consonants are grouped with the following vowel.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) typically form a single syllable nucleus.
- The consonant cluster '-mm-' is handled by maximizing the onset.
- The vowel digraph '-ue-' is treated as a single vowel sound.
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