meteorologically
Syllables
me-te-or-o-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌmiːtiə.rəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
meteor- + -log- + -o-logy-ical-ly
The word 'meteorologically' is an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is divided into eight syllables: me-te-or-o-log-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to meteorology; concerning the study of the atmosphere.
“The forecast predicted a meteorologically challenging weekend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈlɒdʒɪ/).
Syllables
me — Open syllable, vowel sound. te — Open syllable, vowel sound. or — Closed syllable, schwa + r-colouring. o — Open syllable, vowel sound. log — Closed syllable, vowel sound. i — Open syllable, vowel sound. cal — Closed syllable, schwa + l. ly — Open syllable, vowel sound
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound preceded by a consonant sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The connecting vowel '-o-' does not significantly alter the syllabification process.
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