bacteriostatically
Syllables
ba-cte-ri-o-stat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/bækˌtɪəri.oʊˈstæt.ɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
bacterio- + -stat- + -ically
The word 'bacteriostatically' is divided into eight syllables: ba-cte-ri-o-stat-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, consonant cluster maintenance, and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
“The solution was tested to ensure it worked bacteriostatically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/stæt/), and secondary stress on the first syllable (/bæk/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ba — Open syllable, onset 'b', vowel 'æ'. cte — Closed syllable, onset 'ct', vowel 'ɪ'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'i'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ'. stat — Closed syllable, onset 'st', vowel 'æ'. i — Open syllable, vowel 'ɪ'. cal — Open syllable, onset 'c', vowel 'æ'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'ct' cluster is a common exception to simple vowel-consonant division.
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