bacteriostatically
Syllables
bac-te-ri-o-stat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/bækˌtɪrioʊstæˈtɪkli/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
bacterio- + stat- + -ostatically
The word 'bacteriostatically' is divided into eight syllables: bac-te-ri-o-stat-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the 'stat' syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-following consonant and vowel standing alone rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria.
“The solution was treated bacteriostatically to prevent contamination.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('stat').
Syllables
bac — Open, unstressed syllable.. te — Open, unstressed syllable.. ri — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. stat — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. cal — Open, unstressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonant clusters.
Vowel Standing Alone Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
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