meristematically
Syllables
mer-i-stem-at-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛrɪˈstɛmətɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
meris- + stem- + -tically/-ally
The word 'meristematically' is divided into seven syllables: mer-i-stem-at-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stem'). It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with a consistent syllable structure similar to other words ending in '-matically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of meristems (the tissues in plants responsible for growth).
“The plant grew meristematically after receiving the fertilizer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stem'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-matically'.
Syllables
mer — Open syllable, vowel sound is a schwa.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. stem — Closed syllable, vowel sound is a short 'e'. at — Closed syllable, short vowel.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Vowel-C Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by two consonants typically forms a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to alternative, less common syllable divisions, but the presented division is most phonologically justifiable.
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