multiplicatively
Syllables
mul-ti-pli-ca-ti-ve-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkətɪvli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
multi- + plic- + -atively
The word 'multiplicatively' is syllabified into seven syllables (mul-ti-pli-ca-ti-ve-ly) based on the onset-rime structure. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'multi-', the root 'plic-', and the suffix '-atively'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'in a manner that involves multiplication'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that involves multiplication; by multiplying.
“The population grew multiplicatively over the decade.”
“The bacteria reproduced multiplicatively in the petri dish.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ʌl'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪ'. pli — Closed syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'ɪ'. ca — Open, stressed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'æ'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪ'. ve — Closed syllable, onset 'v', rime 'ɪ'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and consonants are assigned to the nearest vowel.
- The 'pl' consonant cluster is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is standard in English.
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