intertrochanteric
Syllables
in-ter-tro-chan-ter-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərtrɒˈkæntərɪk/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
inter- + trochanter- + -ic
The word 'intertrochanteric' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'trochanter-', and the suffix '-ic'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division, accommodating consonant clusters. It refers to the space between the trochanters of the femur.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the space between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur.
“The intertrochanteric fracture required surgical intervention.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ter'), the antepenultimate syllable. This is typical for words of this length and complexity in English.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Closed syllable, unstressed.. chan — Open syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, stressed.. ic — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is relatively standard for words of this length, but the precise placement requires consideration of syllable weight.
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