interconnection's
Syllables
in-ter-con-nec-tion's
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərkəˈnekʃənz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
inter- + connect + -ion
The word 'interconnection's' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'connect', and the suffixes '-ion' and possessive '-s'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
The state or system of being connected; a network of links or relationships.
“The internet is a vast interconnection of computers.”
“The city's transportation interconnection is vital for commerce.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ion'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ɪ'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'ə', coda 'r'. con — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ɑn'. nec — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'e', coda 'k'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ən'. s — Syllable consisting of a single consonant, possessive marker
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by their sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to be closer to the vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The 'inter-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /ɪntər/.
- The final '-s' is a possessive marker and is always pronounced as /z/ in this context.
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