contemporaneously
Syllables
con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/kənˈtɛmpəˌreɪniəsli/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
con- + temp + -poraneously
The word 'contemporaneously' is divided into seven syllables: con-tem-po-ra-ne-ous-ly. It is an adverb derived from Latin roots and English suffixes, with primary stress on the sixth syllable ('ous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
At the same time; simultaneously.
“The two events occurred contemporaneously.”
“The data were collected and analyzed contemporaneously.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable ('ous').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. po — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ne — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
con-
Latin origin, meaning 'with, together'. Functions as a prefix indicating association or simultaneity.
temp
Latin origin, meaning 'time'. Forms the core meaning related to time.
-poraneously
Combination of Latin and English suffixes: -por- (connecting stem), -ane- (adjective forming), -ous (adjective forming), -ly (adverb forming).
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowel sounds and consonant clusters necessitate careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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