intercommunication
Syllables
in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərkɑːmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
inter- + communic- + -ation
Intercommunication is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and onset-rime structures.
Definitions
- 1
The exchange of information between people or groups.
“Effective intercommunication is crucial for a successful team.”
“The new policy aims to improve intercommunication between departments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. com — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. mu — Open syllable, semivowel glide.. ni — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the initial consonant sound(s) (onset) and the vowel and any following consonants (rime).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally divided based on pronunciation.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in vowel quality, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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