metaphrastically
Syllables
me-taphras-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtəˈfræstɪkli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
meta- + phras- + -tically
The word 'metaphrastically' is divided into five syllables: me-taphras-ti-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'meta-', the root 'phras-', and the suffix '-tically'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with the exception of the 'ph' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
In a metaphrastic manner; relating to or characterized by metaphrasis (literal translation, word-for-word translation).
“The passage was translated metaphrastically, preserving the original sentence structure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/fræs/). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. taphras — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
meta-
Greek origin, meaning 'beyond,' 'after,' or 'change'. Alters the meaning of the root.
phras-
Greek origin, from *phrasis*, meaning 'a way of speaking,' 'expression'. Core meaning related to language.
-tically
English suffix, derived from *-tic* + *-ally*. Converts the root into an adverb.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel following a consonant cluster.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are typically separated as individual syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph represents /f/. Schwa reduction of the 'a' in 'phras' is common.
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