characteristically
Syllables
char-ac-ter-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkærəktərɪˈstɪkli/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
char + acter + istically
The word 'characteristically' is divided into seven syllables: char-ac-ter-is-ti-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on 'ti'. It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with English suffixes. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, with adjustments for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that is typical of a particular person or thing.
“He characteristically arrived late for the meeting.”
“She characteristically offered to help.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('char').
Syllables
char — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ac — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant cluster division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and ease of pronunciation.
- The linking vowel '-is-' can have subtle pronunciation variations.
- Initial consonant cluster 'chr-' requires consideration.
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