photoelectrically
Syllables
pho-to-e-lec-tric-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊˌɪlɛkˈtrɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
photo- + electr- + -ically
The word 'photoelectrically' is divided into seven syllables: pho-to-e-lec-tric-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tric'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'photo-', root 'electr-', and suffixes '-ic' and '-ally'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel and consonant clusters, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the conversion of light into electricity.
“The sensor responded photoelectrically to the changing light levels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tric'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. tric — Closed syllable, consonant ending, stressed.. al — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ly — Open syllable, vowel ending.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences often form a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel reduction.
- Compound word with multiple suffixes.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- Potential minor regional variations in vowel quality.
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