transatlantically
Syllables
trans-at-lan-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænzætlænˈtɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
trans + atlant + ic
The word 'transatlantically' is divided into six syllables: trans-at-lan-tic-al-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'trans-', root 'atlant-', and suffixes '-ic', '-al', and '-ly'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
“The company operates transatlantically, with offices in both New York and London.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tic'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
trans — Closed syllable, onset maximization applied.. at — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. lan — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. tic — Closed syllable, onset maximization applied.. al — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.. ly — Open syllable, vowel-consonant division.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
- The 'tl' cluster in 'atlantic' is less common but acceptable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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