interresponsible
Syllables
in-ter-re-spon-si-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərɪˌspɑnsəbl/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
inter- + responsible
The word 'interresponsible' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-re-spon-si-ble. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'responsible', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Mutually responsible; sharing responsibility.
“The two departments were interresponsible for the project's success.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('re'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'er'. re — Open syllable, primary stress. spon — Closed syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'on'. si — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'i'. ble — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', rime 'e'
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress typically falls on the root syllable or a nearby syllable.
- The 'inter-' prefix can be reduced in casual speech.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible.
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