electrolytically
Syllables
el-ec-tro-ly-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
electro- + lyt- + -ically
The word 'electrolytically' is divided into seven syllables: el-ec-tro-ly-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tro'). The word is formed from the prefix 'electro-', the root 'lyt-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure with vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or involving electrolysis.
“The metal was deposited electrolytically.”
syn:by electrolysis
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tro'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable.. tro — Stressed, open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Each syllable contains an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Vowel sounds form the nucleus of each syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are part of either the onset or the rime.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes could make it challenging for some speakers.
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