autobiographically
Syllables
au-to-bi-o-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɒʊtəˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
00001000
Morphemes
auto- + bio-graph + -ically
The word 'autobiographically' is divided into eight syllables: au-to-bi-o-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'). It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard vowel and open/closed syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
In an autobiographical manner; relating to a person's life written by that person.
“He spoke autobiographically about his childhood.”
“The novel was written autobiographically, drawing heavily on the author's own experiences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
au — Open syllable. to — Open syllable. bi — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, schwa vowel. graph — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. cal — Open syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound for syllabification.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
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