interprofessional
Syllables
in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərprəˈfɛʃənəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + profess + -ional
The word 'interprofessional' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'profess', and the suffix '-ional'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving different professions working together.
“The hospital implemented an interprofessional approach to patient care.”
“Interprofessional education is crucial for developing well-rounded healthcare professionals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/fɛʃ/), following the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-ional'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a rhotic consonant.. pro — Open syllable.. fes — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. sion — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. al — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically form a closed syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered an open syllable.
- The /prə/ sequence is a reduced vowel, common in unstressed syllables.
- The /ʃn/ cluster requires careful articulation but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ional'.
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