tachygraphically
Syllables
ta-chy-graph-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌtækiˈɡræfɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
tachy- + graph + -ically
The word 'tachygraphically' is divided into six syllables: ta-chy-graph-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). It's an adverb formed from the Greek roots 'tachy-' (swift) and 'graph-' (write) with the English adverbial suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a rapid or shorthand manner; with great speed in writing.
“The notes were taken tachygraphically to keep up with the speaker.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('graph'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
ta — Open syllable, initial syllable.. chy — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. graph — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed, adverbial suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable break occurs after the vowel, before the consonant cluster (e.g., 'graph').
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable break occurs after the vowel (e.g., 'cal').
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllable break occurs after the consonant (e.g., 'ly').
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open (e.g., 'ta').
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed (e.g., 'chy').
- The initial 'tachy-' sequence might be challenging for some speakers, but the vowel-consonant pattern dictates the division.
- The presence of schwa sounds in unstressed syllables.
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