ferrimagnetically
Syllables
fer-ri-mag-net-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfɛrɪməɡˈnɛtɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
ferri- + magnet- + -ically
Ferrimagnetically is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, and its structure aligns with other '-ically' adverbs.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or exhibiting ferrimagnetism.
“The material behaved ferrimagnetically at low temperatures.”
syn:magneticallyant:non-magnetically
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('net'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
fer — Open syllable, long 'e' vowel.. ri — Closed syllable, short 'i' vowel.. mag — Closed syllable, short 'a' vowel.. net — Closed syllable, short 'e' vowel.. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. cal — Open syllable, short 'a' vowel.. ly — Closed syllable, short 'i' vowel.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided between the vowel and the consonant.
Syllable Nucleus
Every syllable must have a nucleus, usually a vowel.
- The schwa in the 'i' syllable is a common feature of unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality are possible but do not affect syllable division.
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