semiintelligent
Syllables
se-mi-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmiɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
semi- + intel- + -igent
The word 'semi-intelligent' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-in-tel-li-gent. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'intel-', and the suffix '-igent'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a moderate level of intelligence; not fully intelligent.
“The robot displayed semi-intelligent behavior.”
“He was a semi-intelligent creature, capable of basic problem-solving.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate suffixes.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tel — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound.. gent — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The prefix 'semi-' is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The combination of 'in' and 'tel' could be debated, but the following vowel 'li' clearly separates them.
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