contemporaneously
Syllables
con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/kənˈtɛmpərɪniəsli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
con- + temp + -por-ane-ous-ly
The word 'contemporaneously' is a seven-syllable adverb of Latin origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing CV structures and avoiding stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, influencing pronunciation and rhythm.
Definitions
- 1
At the same time; simultaneously.
“The two events happened contemporaneously.”
“The artist's early and late works were exhibited contemporaneously.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ra') in 'con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous-ly'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. po — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel after consonant.. ne — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
con-
Latin origin, meaning 'with, together', functions as a prefix indicating association or simultaneity.
temp
Latin origin, from 'tempus' meaning 'time', forms the core meaning related to time.
-por-ane-ous-ly
Latin and English origins, combining linking vowels, adjectival suffixes, and an adverbial suffix.
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Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel that is followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Syllable division aims to create syllables with consonant-vowel (CV) structures whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds, but the syllable structure remains consistent.
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