intraligamentous
Syllables
in-tra-li-ga-men-tous
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.trəˈlaɪ.ɡə.men.təs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
intra- + ligament + -ous
The word 'intraligamentous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word into in-tra-li-ga-men-tous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('men'). The word is composed of the prefix 'intra-', the root 'ligament', and the suffix '-ous'.
Definitions
- 1
Situated within or relating to a ligament.
“The injury involved the intraligamentous structures of the knee.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Latin origin with this morphological structure.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, stressed.. tous — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
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- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The vowel sounds within the root and suffix contribute to the syllable count.
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