hermaphroditically
Syllables
her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhɜːrməˈfrɒdɪtɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hermaphro- + phro- + -ly
The word 'hermaphroditically' is divided into seven syllables: her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's an adverb formed from a Greek root with multiple English suffixes. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or relating to a hermaphrodite; possessing both male and female characteristics.
“The plant reproduced hermaphroditically.”
“The character was portrayed as acting hermaphroditically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈfrɒdɪtɪ/).
Syllables
her — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. phro — Open syllable, diphthong.. di — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. cal — Open syllable, schwa.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to morpheme boundaries.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in the 'cal' syllable is common in unstressed syllables in English.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise articulation of vowels, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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