hydroelectrically
Syllables
hy-dro-e-lec-tri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˌiː.lɛk.trɪ.kli/
Stress
1001101
Morphemes
hydro- + electr- + -ally
The word 'hydroelectrically' is divided into seven syllables: hy-dro-e-lec-tri-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots with primary stress on the fifth syllable (LEC). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or using the power of water to generate electricity.
“The dam generated power hydroelectrically.”
“The plant operates hydroelectrically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (LEC). Secondary stress on the first syllable (HY).
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. dro — Open syllable, diphthong. e — Open syllable, long vowel. lec — Closed syllable. tri — Closed syllable. cal — Closed syllable. ly — Open syllable
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often formed around CVC patterns.
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
- The word's length and the combination of Greek and Latin morphemes make it somewhat unusual, but it doesn't violate any core syllabification rules.
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