interprofessionally
Syllables
in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərprəˈfɛʃənəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + profession + ally
The word 'interprofessionally' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-pro-fes-sion-al-ly. It features the prefix 'inter-', the root 'profession', and the suffix '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fes'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or involving cooperation between different professions.
“The team worked interprofessionally to provide the best patient care.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fes'). The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on the antepenultimate syllable.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. pro — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. fes — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, primary stress.. sion — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. al — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ly — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'inter' becoming /ɪntər/).
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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