evolutionistically
Syllables
ev-o-lu-tion-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌiːvəluːʃənˈɪstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
evo- + volve + -ution
The word 'evolutionistically' is an adverb syllabified as ev-o-lu-tion-is-ti-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-consonant rules. It shares structural similarities with other '-ically' adverbs.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of evolution; in a way that reflects the principles of evolutionary development.
“The theory was examined evolutionistically, considering long-term trends.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈɪstɪkli/). The first, second, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ev — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. o — Open syllable, vowel structure.. lu — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant blend + vowel + nasal consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant + vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, consonant blend + vowel.. ly — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-C Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant cluster.
Vowel Break Rule
When two vowels are adjacent, they are usually separated into different syllables.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without significant anomalies.
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