interrelationship’s
Syllables
in-ter-re-la-tion-ship’s
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntər.rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪps/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
inter- + relate + -ship
“Interrelationship’s” is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It’s formed from the prefix *inter-*, the root *relate*, and the suffixes *-ship* and *-’s*. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on onset-rime structure and prefix/suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
A mutual connection or dependence between things or people.
“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 ('re'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ter — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. re — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. la — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ship — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ’s — Possessive marker, consonant only.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
When two consonants follow a vowel, the syllable is typically divided between the vowel and the first consonant.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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