perfunctoriously
Syllables
per-fun-ctor-i-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/pəˈfʌŋktəˌrɪəsli/
Stress
010020
Morphemes
per- + funct + -toriously
Perfunctoriously is a seven-syllable adverb of Latin origin, syllabified as per-fun-ctor-i-ous-ly. Primary stress is on the second syllable. Its structure reflects its complex morphology with a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a superficial or careless manner; without genuine enthusiasm or effort.
“He signed the papers perfunctoriously, barely glancing at the contents.”
“She went through the motions of cooking dinner perfunctoriously, her mind elsewhere.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable (/fʌn/), and secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/əʊs/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
per — Open, unstressed syllable.. fun — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ctor — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ous — Closed, secondary stressed syllable.. ly — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
per-
Latin origin, meaning 'through' or 'thoroughly', adverbial prefix.
funct
Latin origin (*functus*), relating to function or performance.
-toriously
Combination of -tor-, -i-, -ous-, and -ly. -tor is an agentive suffix, -i is a connecting vowel, -ous is an adjective-forming suffix, and -ly is an adverbial suffix.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Common syllable structure.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel + Consonant (CCVC)
Allows for consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable.
Liquid Consonant + Vowel (LV)
Syllables can be formed around liquid consonants.
- The word's length and complex morphology can make it challenging to pronounce and syllabify.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel sounds, but not the core syllabification.
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