trigonometrically
Syllables
tri-gon-o-met-ri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪɡəˈnɒmɪtrɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
tri- + gon + -o-met-i-cal-ly
The word 'trigonometrically' is divided into seven syllables: tri-gon-o-met-ri-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with each syllable containing a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to trigonometry; relating to the measurement of triangles.
“The height of the building was calculated trigonometrically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈnɒmɪ/).
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gon — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, schwa sound.. met — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the 'o' syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology could potentially lead to mispronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.