criminologically
Syllables
crim-in-o-log-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɪmɪnəˈlɒdʒɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
crimino- + logy + -ically
The word 'criminologically' is divided into seven syllables: crim-in-o-log-i-cal-ly. The primary stress is on the 'log' syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'crimino-', the root 'logy', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the scientific study of crime.
“The data was analyzed criminologically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('log').
Syllables
crim — Open syllable. Initial consonant cluster is permissible.. in — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable. Schwa reduction in unstressed syllable.. log — Closed syllable. Primary stress.. i — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Maximal Onset Principle
Balanced with avoiding illegal onsets. VCV sequences split as CV-CV unless the onset is permissible.
- Initial consonant cluster in 'crim' is permissible.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllable 'o-'.
- Length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful syllabification.
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