orthographically
Syllables
or-tho-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ɔːθəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ortho- + graph- + -ically
The word 'orthographically' is divided into six syllables: or-tho-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'graph' syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'ortho-', the root 'graph-', and the suffixes '-i-cal-ly'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'in a correct manner of writing'.
Definitions
- 1
In a correct or standard manner of spelling or writing.
“The word was orthographically correct.”
“The document was not orthographically sound.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('graph'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, initial syllable, often reduced.. tho — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. graph — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, connecting vowel, reduced.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the root syllable in multi-morphemic words.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are typically separated into their own syllable.
- The schwa sound in the first two syllables is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
- The 'graph' cluster is a standard consonant cluster and doesn't require special consideration.
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