electromyographically
Syllables
e-lec-tro-my-o-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktroʊmaɪoʊˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
electro- + myo- + graphy-i-cal-ly
The word 'electromyographically' is divided into nine syllables: e-lec-tro-my-o-graph-i-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o'). It's a complex adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, with syllable division guided by vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to the recording of electrical activity of muscles.
“The patient underwent electromyographically guided rehabilitation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('o' in 'myo-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
e — Open, unstressed syllable.. lec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tro — Open, unstressed syllable.. my — Open, unstressed syllable with a diphthong.. o — Open, stressed syllable (primary stress).. graph — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. cal — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ly — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable, maximizing onsets.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' facilitates smooth transitions between morphemes.
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