thigmotropically
Syllables
thi-gmo-tro-pi-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/θɪɡ.məˈtɹɑː.pɪ.kli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
thigmo- + trop- + ically
The word 'thigmotropically' is divided into six syllables: thi-gmo-tro-pi-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cal'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant sequencing and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or exhibiting thigmotropism, the response of a plant or fungus to touch or physical contact.
“The tendrils of the vine grew thigmotropically around the trellis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cal').
Syllables
thi — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gmo — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. pi — Closed syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
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