atherosclerotically
Syllables
a-the-ro-sclero-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæθəroʊsklɪˈrɒtɪkli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
a- + thero-sclero- + -otic-ally
Atherosclerotically is a complex adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with primary stress on 'sclero'. The word describes a manner related to atherosclerosis.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characterized by atherosclerosis (the hardening and narrowing of the arteries).
“The blood flow was severely restricted, functioning atherosclerotically.”
syn:sclerotically
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sclero'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('a').
Syllables
a — Open syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. ro — Open syllable, unstressed.. sclero — Open syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable break occurs after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
- The length and complexity of the root 'sclero-'.
- The initial 'a-' prefix is a weak syllable.
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