hypochondriacally
Syllables
hy-po-chon-dri-a-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəkɒnˈdriːəkəli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hypo- + chondria- + -cally
The word 'hypochondriacally' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, with minor considerations for the initial consonant cluster and schwa vowel.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of a hypochondriac; excessively worried about one's health.
“He was behaving hypochondriacally, constantly checking for symptoms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dri'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphemic structure.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. po — Open syllable.. chon — Closed syllable.. dri — Closed syllable.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound, unless it's part of a diphthong or triphthong.
Consonant-Coda
Syllables are divided before consonant codas (consonants at the end of a syllable).
- The initial 'hyp-' cluster is a common exception, but the established pronunciation maintains the division.
- The schwa sound in 'a-' is a reduced vowel and doesn't significantly impact the syllabification.
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