lithographically
Syllables
lith-o-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪθəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
litho- + graph- + -ically
The word 'lithographically' is divided into six syllables: lith-o-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). It's an adverb formed from 'litho-', 'graph-', and '-ically', and its syllable structure is consistent with similar words like 'photographically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to lithography; by means of lithography.
“The image was reproduced lithographically.”
“The artist worked lithographically on the stone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
lith — Open syllable, short vowel, onset 'l', rime 'ɪθ'. o — Open syllable, short vowel, onset null, rime 'o'. graph — Closed syllable, short vowel, onset 'ɡr', rime 'æf'. i — Open syllable, short vowel, onset null, rime 'ɪ'. cal — Closed syllable, short vowel, onset 'k', rime 'əl'. ly — Open syllable, short vowel, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This rule is applied to syllables like 'lith', 'o', and 'i'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable. This applies to 'graph' and 'cal'.
- The digraph 'ph' is treated as a single sound unit (/f/).
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
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