radiobiologically
Syllables
ra-di-o-bi-o-lo-gi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdi.oʊ.baɪ.əˈlɒdʒɪ.kli/
Stress
000010001
Morphemes
radio- + bio-logi- + -cal-ly
The word 'radiobiologically' is divided into nine syllables: ra-di-o-bi-o-lo-gi-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefixes 'radio-' and 'bio-', the root 'logi-', and the suffixes '-cal-' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study of the effects of radiation on living organisms.
“The samples were analyzed radiobiologically to determine the extent of damage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo' in 'logi-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'a'.. di — Open syllable, onset consonant 'd', vowel 'i'.. o — Open syllable, vowel 'o'.. bi — Open syllable, onset consonant 'b', diphthong 'ai'.. o — Open syllable, vowel 'o' (often reduced to schwa).. lo — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'o'.. gi — Open syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'i'.. cal — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'c', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'l'.. ly — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'y'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ra-di-o').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries (e.g., 'bio-logi-').
- Potential vowel reduction in 'radio' to /ræ/ in some dialects.
- The 'i' in 'biologically' can be reduced to a schwa /ə/ in rapid speech.
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