stratigrafically
Syllables
stra-ti-gra-fi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌstrætɪˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
strati- + graph + -ically
The word 'stratigraphically' is divided into six syllables: stra-ti-gra-fi-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'strati-', the root 'graph', and the suffix '-ically'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules regarding onsets, nuclei, codas, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of stratigraphy, the branch of geology that deals with the arrangement of strata (layers of rock).
“The samples were analyzed stratigraphically to determine their age.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ɡræ/). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable is secondary stressed.
Syllables
stra — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. ti — Closed syllable.. gra — Closed syllable.. fi — Closed syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Weak syllable, adverbial suffix.
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Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets (e.g., 'str', 'gr').
Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Coda Rule
Syllables can end in one or more consonants (closed syllables).
Suffix Rule
Recognizable suffixes (e.g., '-ically') are treated as separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters present pronunciation challenges, but the syllable division adheres to standard English phonological rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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