sticktoitively
Syllables
stick-to-i-tiv-e-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪk tə ɪtɪvɪli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
stick + to + itively
The word 'stick-to-itively' is divided into six syllables: stick-to-i-tiv-e-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tiv'). It's formed from the prefix 'stick', root 'to', and suffix 'itively', functioning as an adverb meaning 'resolutely'.
Definitions
- 1
In a determined, resolute, and unwavering manner; stubbornly.
“She stuck-to-itively refused to change her mind.”
“He stuck-to-itively followed the plan, despite the obstacles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tiv'). The suffix '-itively' attracts stress.
Syllables
stick — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. to — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel.. tiv — Closed syllable, stressed.. e — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ly — Open syllable, final consonant.
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Consonant Cluster Syllabification
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Stress Assignment
Suffix stress attracts stress.
- Compound nature of the word.
- Potential reduction of the vowel in 'to' and 'itively' in rapid speech.
- Stress pattern influenced by the suffix '-itively'.
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