journalistically
Syllables
jour-nal-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒɜːrˈnæləstɪkli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
journal- + journal- + -istically
The word 'journalistically' is divided into six syllables: jour-nal-is-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'journal-', the root 'journal-', and the suffix '-istically'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of a journalist; in the style or manner of journalism.
“He reported the story journalistically, sticking to the facts.”
“The article was written journalistically, with a focus on objectivity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nal'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
jour — Open syllable, initial syllable.. nal — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. cal — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided to separate consonant clusters.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but standard syllable division rules apply consistently.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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