fantasmagorically
Syllables
fan-tas-ma-go-ri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/fænˌtæzməˈɡɒrɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
fan- + tasmagor- + -ically
The word 'fantasmagorically' is divided into seven syllables: fan-tas-ma-go-ri-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ri'). Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division, with a vowel insertion to avoid a consonant cluster.
Definitions
- 1
In a fantastically elaborate or deceptive manner; resembling a phantasmagoria.
“The room was fantasmagorically decorated for the Halloween party.”
“The story unfolded fantasmagorically, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ri'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
fan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tas — Closed syllable.. ma — Open syllable.. go — Open syllable.. ri — Closed syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Coda Division
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, unless a consonant can form a coda.
Consonant-Coda Division
Consonants following a vowel can form a coda, closing the syllable.
- Vowel insertion between 'sm' and 'g' to avoid an illegal consonant cluster.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the length of the word and the presence of the '-ically' suffix.
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