servomechanically
Syllables
ser-vo-me-cha-ni-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsɜːvəʊˌmɛkəˈnɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
servo- + mechan- + -ically
The word 'servomechanically' is divided into seven syllables: ser-vo-me-cha-ni-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'servo-', root 'mechan-', and suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or using servomechanisms; relating to systems that use feedback to control movement or operation.
“The door was closed servomechanically.”
“The robot arm moved servomechanically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). The fourth syllable ('cha') also receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ser — Open syllable, unstressed.. vo — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Open syllable, unstressed.. cha — Open syllable, primary stress.. ni — Open syllable, primary stress.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel sound intervenes.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'ch' as a single phoneme /tʃ/.
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