transthoracically
Syllables
trans-tho-rac-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌtrænsθɔːˈræsɪkli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
trans- + thorac- + -ically
The word 'transthoracically' is an adverb formed from the prefix 'trans-', root 'thorac-', and suffix '-ically'. It is divided into six syllables: trans-tho-rac-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the third syllable ('rac'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-coda separation.
Definitions
- 1
In or through the thorax (chest).
“The needle was inserted transthoracically.”
“Echocardiography can be performed transthoracically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rac'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tho — Open syllable.. rac — Closed syllable.. i — Unstressed vowel-only syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Coda
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound, considering the following consonant coda.
Vowel-Only Syllables
Single vowel sounds form their own syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
- The initial 'trans-' prefix is a common prefix with standard syllabification.
- The 'thr' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster and doesn't require special treatment.
- The '-ically' suffix is a well-defined morphological unit with consistent syllabification.
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