photoelectrically
Syllables
pho-to-e-lec-tri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtoʊˌiːlɛkˈtrɪkli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
photo- + electr- + -ically
The word 'photoelectrically' is an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-CVC and consonant blend rules. The word's structure is consistent with other adverbs formed with the '-ically' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to the conversion of light into electricity.
“The sensor responded photoelectrically to the changing light levels.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri'). The first and fifth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, vowel sound. to — Open syllable, diphthong. e — Open syllable, long vowel. lec — Closed syllable, short vowel. tri — Closed syllable, short vowel. cal — Closed syllable, schwa. ly — Closed syllable, short vowel
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Every vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Rule
Syllables often follow a CVC pattern.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (like 'tr') are usually kept together within a syllable.
- Vowel clusters 'eo' and 'ie' could potentially lead to different syllabifications, but the established pronunciation favors the division presented.
- The 'e' in 'to' is part of a diphthong and is pronounced.
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