interdependences
Syllables
in-ter-de-pen-den-ces
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərdiˈpɛndənsɪz/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
inter- + depend + -ence
The word 'interdependences' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-de-pen-den-ces. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'depend', and the suffixes '-ence' and '-s'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('den'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Mutual reliance or dependence; the state of being dependent on each other.
“The interdependences between nations are becoming increasingly complex.”
“The ecosystem's interdependences are fragile and easily disrupted.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('den'), creating a rhythmic pattern typical of English words with multiple syllables.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'in'. ter — Open syllable, onset consonant 't'. de — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd'. pen — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'p'. den — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'd', stressed. ces — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 's', plural marker
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