intertonic en · NOUN
Etymology
From inter- + tonic.
Meanings
- A sound occurring between stressed syllables; as the /har/ in philharmonic
- A sound occurring between a stressed syllable and the beginning or end of a word; as the o in Deborah.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| intertonics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |