electromyographically
Syllables
el-ec-tro-myo-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlek.trəʊ.maɪ.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kli/
Stress
00000010
Morphemes
electro- + myo- + graphically
The word 'electromyographically' is divided into eight syllables based on the onset-nucleus-coda principle. Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('graph-i-cal-ly'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', root 'myo-', and suffix '-graphically'. Syllabification is consistent with similar words in English.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of electrical activity in muscles.
“The patient underwent electromyographically guided injections.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('graph-i-cal-ly').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.. ec — Closed syllable, onset, nucleus, and coda.. tro — Open syllable, onset and nucleus with a diphthong.. myo — Open syllable, onset and nucleus with a diphthong followed by schwa.. graph — Closed syllable, onset, nucleus, and coda.. i — Open syllable, nucleus only.. cal — Closed syllable, onset, nucleus, and coda.. ly — Open syllable, onset and nucleus.
Word Parts
Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (consonants before the nucleus) and codas (consonants after the nucleus).
Vowel Digraphs/Diphthongs
Diphthongs (two vowel sounds within one syllable) are treated as a single nucleus.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes could lead to mis-syllabification, but the consistent application of the rules resolves this.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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