photographically
Syllables
pho-to-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
photo- + graph + -ically
The word 'photographically' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-graph-i-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel rules, with the 'ph' digraph being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
In a photographic manner; relating to photography.
“The evidence was documented photographically.”
“The scene was recreated photographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, and the middle syllables are secondary unstressed.
Syllables
pho — Open syllable, diphthong.. to — Open syllable, schwa.. graph — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. cal — Open syllable, schwa.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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.
Complex Onset Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Schwa Rule
Schwa vowels often indicate unstressed syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph representing /f/ is an exception to typical consonant-vowel syllable division.
- The presence of multiple schwa vowels requires careful consideration of stress patterns.
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