interpenetration
Syllables
in-ter-pen-e-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
inter- + penetrat- + -ation
The word 'interpenetration' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-pen-e-tra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'penetrat-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows CV and vowel-only rules, with the suffix '-tion' forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The action or process of mutually pervading or making way for each other.
“The interpenetration of cultures can lead to new ideas.”
“The interpenetration of light and shadow created a dramatic effect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tra'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't'. pen — Closed syllable, onset 'p'. e — Open syllable, vowel only. tra — Open syllable, diphthong. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ'
Word Parts
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often formed around a consonant followed by a vowel.
Vowel-only
A single vowel can form a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowels in a single syllable) are generally kept together within a single syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-tion' often form their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex structure require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced approach.
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