extraterritorially
Syllables
ex-tra-ter-ri-to-ri-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkstrəˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəli/
Stress
00010011
Morphemes
extra- + territory + -ally
Extraterritorially is an adverb with eight syllables (ex-tra-ter-ri-to-ri-al-ly). Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and open/closed syllable principles, considering its complex morphology.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or situated outside the territorial limits of a particular country or jurisdiction.
“The company operates extraterritorially, serving clients worldwide.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('to' in 'to-ri-al-ly').
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, onset cluster. tra — Open syllable, onset cluster. ter — Open syllable. ri — Closed syllable. to — Open syllable. ri — Closed syllable. al — Open syllable. ly — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables prefer to end in a vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Vowel Break
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters necessitates the application of onset maximization.
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