orthographically
Syllables
or-tho-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ɔːrθəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ortho- + graph + -ically
The word 'orthographically' is divided into six syllables: or-tho-graph-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb formed from the Greek root 'graph' meaning 'writing', with the prefix 'ortho-' indicating correctness and the suffix '-ically' forming the adverb. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and vowel-liquid combinations.
Definitions
- 1
In a correct or standard manner of spelling or writing.
“The word was spelled orthographically.”
“The document was formatted orthographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with the '-ically' suffix.
Syllables
or — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. tho — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. graph — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Liquid Rule
A vowel followed by a liquid consonant (l, r) typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally divided to maintain pronounceability, often keeping the vowel with the following consonant.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa sound in the second syllable is common in unstressed positions.
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