characteristically
Syllables
char-ac-ter-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkærəktərɪˈstɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
char + acter + istically
The word 'characteristically' is divided into seven syllables: char-ac-ter-is-tic-al-ly. It is an adverb derived from the root 'character' with the suffix '-istically'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, with some exceptions for consonant clusters and schwa sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is typical of a particular person or thing.
“He characteristically arrived late for the meeting.”
“The restaurant is characteristically busy on Friday nights.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈstɪ/). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
char — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ac — Open syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tic — Closed syllable.. al — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
- The initial consonant cluster /tʃ/ is a common exception to typical syllable division rules.
- The complex suffix '-istically' follows standard English suffixation rules.
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