flexographically
Syllables
flex-o-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfleksəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
flex- + graph- + -o-
The word 'flexographically' is divided into six syllables: flex-o-graph-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing permissible onsets and vowel-centric syllable structure.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to flexible printing plates or the process of flexography.
“The design was printed flexographically onto the plastic film.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'graphi').
Syllables
flex — Open syllable, permissible consonant onset.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant closes the syllable.. ly — Open syllable, single vowel.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables if they form permissible onsets.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The 'graph' cluster is a common onset and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
- Vowel sequences are standard diphthongs or monophthongs in British English.
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