interpunctuation
Syllables
in-ter-punc-tu-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərˌpʌŋkˈtjuːeɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
inter- + punct- + -uation
Interpunctuation is a six-syllable noun (in-ter-punc-tu-a-tion) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with a Latinate morphemic structure (inter- + punct- + -uation).
Definitions
- 1
The use of punctuation marks to clarify meaning or structure within a text, especially in a non-standard or creative way.
“The author's use of interpunctuation created a unique rhythm in the poem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, single vowel followed by two consonants.. ter — Open syllable, vowel between two consonants.. punc — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant and followed by a glide.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily divisible.
Glide Rule
Glides (/j/, /w/) are often part of the following vowel sound.
- The 'inter-' prefix could potentially be divided as 'in-ter', but the common pronunciation favors 'in-ter'.
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