hydroelectrically
Syllables
hy-dro-e-lec-tri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪdrəʊˌiːlɛkˈtrɪkli/
Stress
0010110
Morphemes
hydro- + electr- + -ically
The word 'hydroelectrically' is divided into seven syllables: hy-dro-e-lec-tri-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). Syllable division follows VCV rule, maximizing onsets, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the power of water to generate electricity.
“The dam generated power hydroelectrically.”
“The plant operates hydroelectrically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). Secondary stress is weak on the sixth syllable ('cal').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. dro — Closed syllable. e — Open syllable, long vowel. lec — Closed syllable. tri — Closed syllable, primary stress. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Dividing between consonants when a sequence of vowel-consonant-vowel occurs.
Maximize Onsets
Preferring syllables to begin with consonants.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving consonants at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
- Complex morphology requiring careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel clusters handled by VCV rule and maximizing onsets.
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