electrophysiologically
Syllables
el-ec-tro-phys-i-o-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɪlektrəʊfɪziːəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + physio- + -logically
The word 'electrophysiologically' is divided into ten syllables, with primary stress on 'log'. It's formed from Greek roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel-based syllable formation. Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study of the electrical properties of biological systems.
“The signals were recorded electrophysiologically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. ec — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a vowel.. phys — Open syllable, consonant blend followed by a long vowel.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. o — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. log — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ly — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional consonant onsets and rimes.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels often constitute their own syllables, especially in unstressed positions.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'o' in 'electrophysio-').
- The consistent stress pattern on the 'log' syllable due to the root morpheme.
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