crystallographically
Syllables
crys-tal-lo-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɪstəˈlɒɡrəfɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
crystal- + -graph- + -ically
The word 'crystallographically' is divided into seven syllables: crys-tal-lo-graph-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'crystal-', root '-graph-', and suffix '-ically'. The syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the study or description of crystal structures.
“The data were analyzed crystallographically.”
“The compound was characterized crystallographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('graph'). The first and sixth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
crys — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. tal — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. lo — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. graph — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. ly — Open syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern, it is typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Closed syllables ending in a consonant are divided before the consonant.
Single Vowel
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The 'graph' digraph is treated as a single unit. Vowel clusters are permissible within English syllables.
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