straightforwardly
Syllables
straight-for-ward-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərdli/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
straight + forward + ly
The word 'straightforwardly' is divided into four syllables: straight-for-ward-ly. It consists of the prefix 'straight', root 'forward', and suffix '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable. The silent 'gh' and vowel length in 'forward' are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
In a direct, honest, and uncomplicated way.
“He explained the situation straightforwardly.”
“She dealt with the problem straightforwardly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). The first syllable ('straight') has secondary stress, and the last two ('ward', 'ly') are unstressed.
Syllables
straight — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, then a vowel in the next syllable. 'gh' is silent.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ward — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern, it is typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The silent 'gh' in 'straight' is a significant orthographic exception.
- The vowel length in 'forward' is influenced by the following 'r'.
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