intertransmission
Syllables
in-ter-trans-mis-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərtrænsˈmɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
inter- + transmit + -sion
Intertransmission is a five-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'inter-', root 'transmit', and suffix '-sion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and assigning consonants following vowels to the preceding syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of transmitting something between or among people or places.
“The intertransmission of data was crucial for the project's success.”
“Efficient intertransmission of information is vital in emergency situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mis'), following the general rule for words ending in '-sion'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset 'in'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', coda 'r'. trans — Closed syllable, complex onset 'tr', coda 's'. mis — Closed syllable, onset 'm', coda 's'. sion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', coda 'n'
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Maximizing Onsets
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants immediately following a vowel are assigned to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Analyzing complex consonant clusters to determine the most phonologically plausible division.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is a standard English onset.
- The '-sion' ending consistently forms its own syllable.
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