jurisdictionally
Syllables
ju-ris-dic-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənəli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
juris- + dict- + -ly
The word 'jurisdictionally' is divided into six syllables: ju-ris-dic-tion-al-ly. It's an adverb derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, CVC, and VCV division, with typical schwa reduction in the unstressed 'tion' syllable.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to legal authority or control.
“The matter was dealt with jurisdictionally.”
“The court acted jurisdictionally in dismissing the case.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/dɪkʃən/). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with the -ally suffix.
Syllables
ju — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ris — Closed syllable.. dic — Closed syllable.. tion — Open syllable, schwa reduction.. al — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
CVC Division
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are typically divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
VCV Division
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel syllables are divided after the first vowel.
- Schwa reduction in the 'tion' syllable is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
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