unorthographically
Syllables
un-ortho-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɔːθəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
un- + orthograph + -ically
The word 'unorthographically' is divided into six syllables: un-ortho-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'graph' syllable. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'orthograph', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows vowel maximization and onset maximization rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that deviates from standard spelling; incorrectly or non-conventionally spelled.
“The word was used unorthographically in the poem.”
“He wrote his name unorthographically on the form.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'graph' (/ˈɡræf/). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ortho — Open syllable, stressed vowel sound.. graph — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary to form a valid coda.
- The division of '-graphi-' could theoretically be '-gra-phi-', but the current division is more phonologically natural.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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