interrelatedness
Syllables
in-ter-re-la-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntər.riˈleɪ.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
inter- + relate + -edness
Interrelatedness is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 're'. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'relate', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being connected or related to each other; mutual dependence.
“The interrelatedness of ecosystems is crucial for maintaining biodiversity.”
“Understanding the interrelatedness of global economies is essential for effective policy-making.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. re — Open syllable, primary stress.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel reduction possible.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel reduction possible.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the vowel sound and the consonants surrounding it.
Vowel Team/Diphthong
Diphthongs form a single syllable.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns generally form closed syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress is often determined by morphological structure and word length.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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