interdepartmental
Syllables
in-ter-de-part-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərdiˈpɑːrtməntəl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
inter- + depart + -mental
The word 'interdepartmental' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-de-part-men-tal. It features a complex morphology with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('part'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving multiple departments.
“The interdepartmental committee met to discuss the budget.”
“We need interdepartmental cooperation to solve this problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('part'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. part — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. men — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tal — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the natural onset-rime structure of the word.
CVC Structure
Closed syllables are identified by consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can occur in rapid speech, but doesn't alter the core syllabification.
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