theologicometaphysical
Syllables
the-o-log-i-co-me-ta-phys-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌθiːoʊˌlɒdʒɪkoʊˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
theo + logic + ical
The word 'theologicometaphysical' is divided into ten syllables: the-o-log-i-co-me-ta-phys-i-cal. It's an adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to both the theory of God and the fundamental nature of being and the world.
“The theologian engaged in a complex theological-metaphysical debate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('co'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('the').
Syllables
the — Open, unstressed syllable.. o — Open, unstressed syllable.. log — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. co — Open, secondary stressed syllable.. me — Open, unstressed syllable.. ta — Open, unstressed syllable.. phys — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. cal — Closed, primary stressed syllable.
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