extraanalogical
Syllables
ex-tra-a-na-log-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkstrə əˈnælədʒɪkəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
extra- + analog + -ical
The word 'extra-analogical' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel-to-vowel, consonant-vowel, and consonant cluster division rules. The primary stress falls on the 'log' syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification is consistent with similar words containing multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Departing from standard analogy; irregular in form.
“The verb's conjugation is extra-analogical.”
“The child's language development showed extra-analogical patterns.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('log'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, unstressed.. tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. na — Open syllable, unstressed.. log — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-to-Vowel Division
Syllables are separated between adjacent vowels.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Consonants generally go with the following vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Division within consonant clusters based on pronounceability and morphemic structure.
- The 'xtr' consonant cluster could be debated, but the two-syllable division is more common.
- Some speakers may reduce the vowel in 'extra' to a schwa.
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