interdepartmentally
Syllables
in-ter-de-part-men-tal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərdiˈpɑːrtməntəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + department- + -ally
The word 'interdepartmentally' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-de-part-men-tal-ly. Primary stress falls on 'part-'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with a Latin/French morphological origin. It functions as an adverb.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or involving multiple departments.
“The project was handled interdepartmentally to ensure smooth communication.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('part-'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. de — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. part — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. men — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, vowel reduction possible.. tal — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ly — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants forming the onset and/or rime.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to complexity.
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