interferenceproof
Syllables
in-ter-fe-rence-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns ˈpruːf/
Stress
00100 100
Morphemes
inter- + fere + -ence
The word 'interference-proof' is a five-syllable compound adjective (in-ter-fe-rence-proof) with primary stress on the third syllable of 'interference' and the first of 'proof'. It's formed from Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'protected against disruptive signals'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to interference; protected against disruptive signals or influences.
“The new radio is interference-proof.”
“The security system is interference-proof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of 'interference' (/fɪr/) and the first syllable of 'proof' (/pruː/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel + consonant.. fe — Open syllable, consonant + vowel.. rence — Closed syllable, vowel reduction to schwa.. proof — Closed syllable, diphthong + consonant.
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Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to the schwa sound /ə/.
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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