phototelegraphically
Syllables
pho-to-te-le-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfəʊtəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪkli/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
photo- + telegraph + -ically
The word 'phototelegraphically' is divided into eight syllables: pho-to-te-le-graph-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from 'photo', 'telegraph', and '-ically'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns, with consideration for the established lexical unit 'telegraph'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the transmission of images over a distance.
“The information was phototelegraphically transmitted across continents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('graph'), influenced by the root word 'telegraph' and general stress patterns for words of this length.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong. to — Open syllable, diphthong. te — Closed syllable, short vowel. le — Open syllable, short vowel. graph — Closed syllable, short vowel. i — Open syllable, short vowel. cal — Closed syllable, short vowel. ly — Closed syllable, short vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
CVC
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns often form closed syllables.
Lexical Unit Rule
Established word units (like 'telegraph') maintain their internal syllabification.
- The length of the word and multiple vowel sounds require careful consideration.
- The 'photo' prefix can be pronounced as a single syllable or broken down further in slower speech.
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