polariscopically
Syllables
po-lar-is-cop-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒlərɪˈskɒpɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
polar- + isc- + -scopic
“Polariscopically” is a seven-syllable adverb (po-lar-is-cop-i-cal-ly) with primary stress on the fifth syllable (/ˌpɒlərɪˈskɒpɪkli/). It’s derived from Latin and Greek roots and means 'in a manner relating to polarized light'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or using polarized light; by means of polarized light.
“The sample was examined polariscopically to reveal its crystalline structure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
po — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'oʊ'. lar — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'ɑː'. is — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪs', vowel 'ɪ'. cop — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ɒ'. i — Open syllable, vowel 'ɪ'. cal — Open syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'æ'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
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