anthropologically
Syllables
an-thro-po-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəpəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
anthropo- + log + -ologically
The word 'anthropologically' is divided into seven syllables: an-thro-po-log-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, derived from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, and functions as an adverb. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study of humankind.
“The behavior was analyzed anthropologically.”
“She approached the research anthropologically, considering cultural context.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈlɒdʒɪ/), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
an — Open syllable, onset 'n'. thro — Closed syllable, onset 'thr'. po — Open syllable, onset 'p'. log — Closed syllable, onset 'l'. i — Open syllable, onset null. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'c'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l'
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, unless they form a natural onset.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but the syllable division adheres to standard English rules without significant exceptions.
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