interrilayship
Syllables
in-ter-ri-lay-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntər.rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
inter- + relate + -ship
The word 'interrelationship' is divided into five syllables: in-ter-ri-lay-ship. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'relate', and the suffix '-ship'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lay'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-coda division.
Definitions
- 1
A mutual or reciprocal relationship; a connection or association between things.
“The interrelationship between the two companies was crucial to their success.”
“Understanding the interrelationship of ecosystems is vital for conservation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lay'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. lay — Open syllable, stressed.. ship — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables are divided after vowels, particularly when followed by consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
- The 'r' between 'ter' and 'ri' could potentially be assigned to either syllable, but onset maximization favors 'ter-ri'.
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