proorthodoxical
Syllables
pro-or-tho-dox-i-cal
Pronunciation
/prəʊ ɒrθəˈdɒksɪkl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
pro- + orthodox + -ical
The word 'pro-orthodoxical' is divided into six syllables: pro-or-tho-dox-i-cal. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dox'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'pro-', the root 'orthodox', and the suffix '-ical'. The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable is a characteristic of British English pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
Supporting or relating to orthodox beliefs or practices.
“His pro-orthodoxical views were well-known within the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dox').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, weak stress.. or — Open syllable, weak stress.. tho — Open syllable, weak stress.. dox — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, weak stress.. cal — Closed syllable, weak stress, syllabic consonant.
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- The prefix 'pro-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The syllabic /l/ in '-ical' is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
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