intervocalically
Syllables
in-ter-vo-cal-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntərvoʊˈkælɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
inter- + voc- + -ally
The adverb 'intervocalically' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-vo-cal-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel insertion to handle consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a position between vowels; relating to a sound occurring between vowels.
“The consonant /d/ appears intervocalically in the word 'radar'.”
syn:between vowels
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i' in 'cal-i-cal-ly'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset cluster. ter — Closed syllable, onset cluster. vo — Open syllable. cal — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Handling sequences of consonants, often inserting a schwa vowel to break them up.
Vowel-initial Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with vowels are generally considered open syllables.
CVC Structure
Syllables following a Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern are common and relatively straightforward.
- The initial /ɪntər/ sequence requires careful consideration of vowel insertion.
- The stress pattern is crucial for perceived syllable boundaries.
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