atherosclerotically
Syllables
a-ther-o-sclero-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌæθəroʊsklɪˈrɒtɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
a- + thero-sclero- + -tic-ally
Atherosclerotically is a seven-syllable adverb (a-ther-o-sclero-ti-cal-ly) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation, originating from Greek and Latin roots.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characterized by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
“The arteries were becoming increasingly narrowed and atherosclerotically hardened.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern follows the general rule for words ending in '-ically', where stress is typically placed on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
a — Open, unstressed syllable.. ther — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. sclero — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ti — Closed, stressed syllable.. cal — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ly — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied in 'sclero-', where the vowel 'o' is followed by two consonants.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Applied in 'a-ther-o-', where consonants are followed by vowels.
Suffix Division
Suffixes '-tic' and '-ally' are separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ically'.
- The 'th' digraph can have regional pronunciation variations.
- The 'scl-' cluster is relatively uncommon and requires careful articulation.
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