matteroffactly
The word 'matter-of-factly' is divided into five syllables: mat-ter-of-fac-tly. It's an adverb formed from the roots 'matter' and 'fact' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the second and fifth syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a blunt, direct, and unemotional manner; without attempting to soften or disguise facts.
“She stated the facts matter-of-factly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'matter' and on the third syllable 'fact'.
Syllables
mat — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. of — Open syllable, vowel.. fac — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tly — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
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V-C Rule
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C-V-C Rule
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V Rule
Single vowels form a syllable.
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