phonographically
Syllables
pho-no-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊnəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
phono- + graph + -ically
The word 'phonographically' is syllabified as pho-no-graph-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on 'graph'. It's an adverb formed from the Greek roots 'phono-' and 'graph-', with the English adverbial suffix '-ically'. Syllable division follows standard VC and CV rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the recording or reproduction of sound, especially speech.
“The evidence was presented phonographically.”
“The interview was recorded phonographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second, fifth and sixth syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. no — Open syllable, schwa.. graph — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, schwa.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, division often occurs to separate the cluster into pronounceable units.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
- The initial 'ph' is pronounced as /f/.
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