cannibalistically
Syllables
can-ni-bal-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/kæˈnɪbəlɪstɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
can + nibal + istically
The word 'cannibalistically' is divided into seven syllables: can-ni-bal-is-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). It's an adverb derived from Latin and Greek roots, with English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner resembling or characteristic of a cannibal; in a savage or predatory way.
“He devoured the information cannibalistically, absorbing every detail.”
“The company acted cannibalistically, acquiring its competitors to eliminate them.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
can — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Open syllable, unstressed.. bal — Open syllable, unstressed.. is — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, stressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when they fall between vowels.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The sequence '-is-ti-' is relatively uncommon but doesn't violate core syllabification rules.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable (/kæn/).
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