unmicroscopically
Syllables
un-mi-cro-scop-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
un- + micro- + -ally
“unmicroscopically” is a seven-syllable adverb formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('-scop-'). The IPA transcription is /ʌnˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkli/.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is extremely small or detailed; using a microscope.
“The sample was examined unmicroscopically for any trace of contamination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('-scop-'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak stress.. mi — Open syllable, weak stress, contains a diphthong.. cro — Open syllable, weak stress.. scop — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, weak stress.. cal — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ly — Open syllable, weak stress.
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