electrochemically
Syllables
el-ec-tro-chem-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊkiːmɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
electro- + chem- + -ically
The word 'electrochemically' is syllabified as el-ec-tro-chem-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('chem'). It's composed of the prefix 'electro-', root 'chem-', and suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-only syllables, and consonant cluster permissibility.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the combined processes of electricity and chemistry.
“The metal was plated electrochemically.”
“The reaction proceeded electrochemically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('chem'). The stress pattern is ˌɛlɛktroʊkiːˈmɪkli.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset 'el'. ec — Closed syllable, onset 'ec'. tro — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. chem — Closed syllable, onset 'ch'. i — Open syllable, vowel only. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'c'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Only Syllable Rule
Each vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Certain consonant clusters are permissible as onsets or codas.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'ch') are treated as single units.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it complex, but it doesn't present any unusual syllabification exceptions.
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