photographically
Syllables
pho-to-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/fəˈtɒɡrəfɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
photo- + graph + -ically
Photographically is a seven-syllable adverb (pho-to-graph-i-cal-ly) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to photography; using photography.
“The evidence was presented photographically.”
“The scene was recorded photographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i' in 'graphi-'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, initial vowel.. to — Open syllable, initial vowel.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ly — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word contains a complex morphemic structure.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) is prevalent in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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