hermaphroditically
Syllables
her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/hɜːr.məˈfrɒd.ɪ.tɪ.kli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
hermaphro- + -dit- + -ically
The word 'hermaphroditically' is divided into seven syllables: her-ma-phro-di-ti-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('di'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and an adverbial suffix. The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/, representing a phonetic exception.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of a hermaphrodite; possessing both male and female characteristics.
“The plant reproduced hermaphroditically, possessing both stamens and pistils.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di').
Syllables
her — Open syllable, initial consonant sound.. ma — Open syllable, vowel sound.. phro — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. di — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable.. cal — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the initial consonant sound (onset) and the remaining vowel and consonant sounds (rime).
Vowel-Consonant
Dividing syllables after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
- The 'ph' digraph is pronounced as /f/.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation and syllable division.
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