logarithmetically
Syllables
lo-ga-rith-met-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌloʊɡəˈrɪθmɪkli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
logarithm + logarithm + ically
The word 'logarithmetically' is divided into seven syllables: lo-ga-rith-met-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from 'logarithm' and the suffix '-ically', with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, typical of English stress-timed phonology.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or using logarithms.
“The data increased logarithmically over time.”
“The function was modeled logarithmically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rith'). The first syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
lo — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ga — Open syllable, unstressed.. rith — Closed syllable, stressed following syllable.. met — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split when necessary, but affixes are kept intact.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration.
- The length of the root 'logarithm' influences the syllable division.
- The 'i' before 'cally' is often reduced to a schwa in casual speech.
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