radiographically
Syllables
ra-di-o-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌreɪdi.oʊˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
radio- + graph + -ically
Radiographically is an adverb syllabified as ra-di-o-graph-i-cal-ly, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules. It shares a similar structure with other words ending in '-graphically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to radiography; by means of X-rays or other forms of radiation.
“The fracture was confirmed radiographically.”
“The tumor was detected radiographically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('graph'). The first, second, third, fifth, sixth and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ra — Open syllable, onset 'r', vowel 'ɑ'. di — Open syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'i'. o — Open syllable, vowel 'oʊ' (diphthong). graph — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡr', vowel 'æ', coda 'f'. i — Open syllable, vowel 'i'. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'k', vowel 'ə', coda 'l'. ly — Closed syllable, onset 'l', vowel 'i'
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are permissible in the onset or coda.
Vowel After Consonant Rule
When a vowel follows a consonant, it typically forms a new syllable.
- The diphthong /oʊ/ is treated as a single unit. The schwa vowel /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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