Hyphenation ofelectrolytically

1. IPA Transcription: /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkli/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: electro- (Greek, meaning "electricity") - functions as a combining form.
• Root: lyt- (from lyte, ultimately from Greek lysis, meaning "loosening, breaking down") - refers to the electrolyte.
• Suffix: -ically (English, adverbial suffix derived from Latin -ice) - converts the adjective "electrolytic" into an adverb.

3. Stressed Syllable(s): The primary stress falls on the third syllable: /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkli/.

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• el-: /ɛl/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
• ec-: /ɛk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are often broken after the first vowel.
• tro-: /ˈtrɔ/ - Stressed, open syllable. Rule: Stress assignment based on polysyllabic word stress rules (penultimate syllable stress if not overridden by other factors).
• ly-: /lɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s) and then another vowel.
• ti-: /tɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by consonant.
• cal-: /kəl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant ending.
• ly-: /kli/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel sound followed by consonant.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV): This is the most common pattern. Each vowel sound generally forms its own syllable (e.g., el-ec-).
• Open Syllables: Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open (e.g., el-, ly-).
• Closed Syllables: Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed (e.g., ec-, cal-).
• Stress Assignment: English stress is complex, but generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words of this length unless overridden by morphological factors or historical convention.

6. Potential Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The 'ly' suffix can sometimes be considered part of the preceding syllable, but separating it maintains clarity in the morphemic structure.
• The 'tr' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a syllabification challenge.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of multiple rules.
• The presence of the 'ly' suffix adds a layer of complexity, as it's a common but sometimes ambiguous element.

8. Syllable Division and Parts of Speech:

• "Electrolytically" primarily functions as an adverb. Syllabification doesn't significantly shift based on part of speech in this case, as the morphological structure remains constant. If a related adjective "electrolytic" were analyzed, the syllabification would be el-ec-tro-lyt-ic, with stress on the 'lyt' syllable.

9. Definition of the Word:

• electrolytically: (adverb) - In a manner relating to or involving electrolytes; by electrolysis.
• Grammatical Category: Adverb
• Synonyms: electrochemically, by electrolysis
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples: "The metal was deposited electrolytically onto the cathode."

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables (e.g., /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkli/ becoming /ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkli/). This wouldn't change the syllable division, but could affect the phonetic realization.
• Regional accents might influence vowel quality, but the core syllabification principles remain consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• photographically: pho-to-graph-i-cal-ly - Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows the same VCV and open/closed syllable rules.
• biologically: bi-o-log-i-cal-ly - Similar structure, with a prefix and suffixes. Syllabification is consistent.
• mathematically: ma-the-mat-i-cal-ly - Similar structure, with a complex root and suffixes. Syllabification follows the same principles. The difference lies in the complexity of the root, but the suffixation pattern is consistent.