intergradational
Syllables
in-ter-gra-da-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərɡrædəˈʃənəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + grad- + -ation-al
The word 'intergradational' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-gra-da-tion-al. It features a prefix ('inter-'), a root ('grad-'), and two suffixes ('-ation-' and '-al'). Primary stress falls on the 'da' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme division and CVC structure.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of a gradual transition or blending between different states, forms, or categories.
“The intergradational changes in the landscape were subtle but noticeable.”
“The artist explored intergradational color palettes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('da'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme division.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. gra — Open syllable, onset-rhyme division.. da — Open syllable, onset-rhyme division.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. al — Open syllable, onset-rhyme division.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant sounds) and the rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
CVC Structure
Syllables with a consonant-vowel-consonant structure are typically divided after the vowel.
- The '-tion' suffix can sometimes be analyzed differently, but the presented division is standard.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables does not affect syllable division.
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