anthropometrically
Syllables
an-thro-po-met-ri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəpəˈmetrɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
anthropo- + metr- + -ically
The word 'anthropometrically' is divided into seven syllables: an-thro-po-met-ri-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri'). It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with the adverbial suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, with potential variations in vowel pronunciation due to regional accents.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the measurement of the human body.
“The study was conducted anthropometrically, focusing on height and weight ratios.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes and a suffix like '-ically'.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. thro — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. po — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. met — Closed syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. ri — Open, stressed syllable, onset-rime structure.. cal — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ly — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the transition from onset (initial consonant(s)) to rime (vowel and following consonants).
- Consonant cluster 'thr' can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Vowel sounds may vary based on regional accents.
- Non-rhoticity in British English influences pronunciation but not syllabification.
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