microevolutionary
Syllables
mi-cro-e-vo-lu-tion-ar-y
Pronunciation
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri/
Stress
01001111
Morphemes
micro- + evolution + -ary
The word 'microevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: mi-cro-e-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'evolution', and the suffix '-ary'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and suffix division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of microevolution, which is evolution occurring on a small scale within a population.
“The study focused on microevolutionary changes in the insect population.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu' in 'lu-tion').
Syllables
mi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. cro — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. e — Open syllable, a single vowel sound.. vo — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. lu — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, common English syllable.. ar — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. y — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in some syllables can be reduced in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur.
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