trigonometrically
Syllables
tri-gon-o-met-ri-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌtrɪɡənoʊˈmetrɪkli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
tri- + metr + -ly
The word 'trigonometrically' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The consistent suffixation pattern aids in predictable syllable division.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to trigonometry; according to trigonometric principles.
“The height of the building was calculated trigonometrically.”
“The problem was solved trigonometrically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/met/). The first, second, fifth, and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gon — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. met — Closed syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonants) and the rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Any syllable beginning with a vowel is a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables following this pattern are typically divided after the vowel.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes require careful attention to vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' is crucial for accurate syllabification.
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