intergevernmental
Syllables
in-ter-ge-ver-n-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərɡəvərnˈmɛntəl/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + govern + -mental
The word 'intergovernmental' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-ge-ver-n-men-tal. It's an adjective formed from the Latin roots 'inter-', 'govern', and the suffix '-mental'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('men'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving cooperation between two or more governments.
“The intergovernmental organization addressed the climate crisis.”
“An intergovernmental agreement was signed to promote trade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('men'). The stress pattern reflects the weight of the morphemes, with the root and suffixes receiving more emphasis.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. ter — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. ge — Open syllable, onset-nucleus.. ver — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. n — Syllabic nasal.. men — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.. tal — Closed syllable, onset-nucleus-coda.
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Vowel Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split for pronounceability, but maintained within morphemes.
Syllabic Nasal Rule
Nasal consonants can form a syllable nucleus.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful morpheme boundary consideration.
- Stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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