halfexpectantly
Syllables
half-ex-pect-ant-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhɑːf ɪkˈspektəntli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
half + expect + antly
The word 'half-expectantly' is divided into five syllables: half-ex-pect-ant-ly, with primary stress on 'pect'. It's formed from the prefix 'half-', root 'expect', and suffixes '-antly' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows partial expectation; with a degree of anticipation, but not complete certainty.
“She half-expectantly waited for his call.”
“He glanced at the door half-expectantly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'pect'.
Syllables
half — Open syllable, CVC structure.. ex — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. pect — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ant — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, simple vowel syllable.
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