suffragistically
Syllables
suf-frag-is-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/səˈfrædʒɪstɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
suff- + frag + istically
The word 'suffragistically' is divided into six syllables: suf-frag-is-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from the root 'frag' (Latin for 'break') with the prefix 'suff-' and the suffix '-istically'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or supporting the cause of women's suffrage; advocating for the right to vote for women.
“She argued suffragistically for equal rights.”
“The newspaper reported on the movement's activities suffragistically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ically' or '-istically'.
Syllables
suf — Open syllable, short vowel.. frag — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. is — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ti — Closed syllable, short vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. ly — Closed syllable, short vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant in a consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided before the final consonant cluster.
- The initial 'suff-' prefix is somewhat unusual.
- The vowel in 'frag' can be reduced to a schwa in less formal speech.
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