jurisdictionally
Syllables
ju-ris-dic-tion-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənəli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
juris- + dict- + -ly
Jurisdictionally is a seven-syllable adverb with Latin roots. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster separation. Its complexity stems from its length and schwa sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to legal jurisdiction; concerning the limits of legal authority.
“The matter was settled jurisdictionally by the Supreme Court.”
“The company operates jurisdictionally within several states.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/dɪk/). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ju — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ris — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. dic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters, attempting to keep related sounds together.
Schwa Insertion
Schwa sounds often indicate unstressed syllables and influence syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and multiple schwas can lead to slight variations in pronunciation.
- The consonant cluster /ʃn/ in 'tion' may be challenging for some speakers.
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