sedimentologically
Syllables
se-di-men-to-lo-gi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛdɪmənˈtɒlədʒɪkli/
Stress
00010101
Morphemes
sedi- + -ment- + -ologi-
The word 'sedimentologically' is divided into eight syllables: se-di-men-to-lo-gi-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo-'). It's an adverb derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'relating to the study of sediments'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with a notable exception in the pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study of sediments.
“The samples were analyzed sedimentologically to determine their origin.”
syn:sedimentarily
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'lo-'. The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-logically' suffix.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. men — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, stressed.. lo — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. gi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster. 'g' pronounced as /dʒ/.. cal — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless a vowel sound naturally separates them.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/ in '-logically' is an exception to standard consonant pronunciation.
- The consonant cluster '-ment-' is divided before the vowel 'o' for natural pronunciation.
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