humuhumunukunukunukuapuaa
Syllables
hu-mu-hu-mu-nu-ku-nu-ku-nu-ku-a-pu-a-a
Pronunciation
/hʊmʊhʊmʊnʊkʊnʊkʊˈɑːpuːəʔɑː/
Stress
00000000000100
Morphemes
humu, nuku, apua + a
The word 'humuhumunukunukuapuaa' is a Hawaiian noun referring to the reef triggerfish. It is syllabified using onset-rime division, resulting in 14 syllables. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a compound of Hawaiian roots and a suffix, and its pronunciation may vary slightly depending on the speaker's familiarity with Hawaiian sounds.
Definitions
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The reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), a common fish found in Hawaiian coral reefs.
“The diver spotted a beautiful humuhumunukunukuapuaa swimming among the coral.”
“Humuhumunukunukuapuaa are popular with snorkelers due to their vibrant colors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('a' in 'a-pu-a-a').
Syllables
hu — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'u'. mu — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'u'. hu — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'u'. mu — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'u'. nu — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'u'. ku — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'u'. nu — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'u'. ku — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'u'. nu — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'u'. ku — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'u'. a — Open syllable, onset null, rime 'a'. pu — Closed syllable, onset 'p', rime 'u'. a — Open syllable, onset null, rime 'a'. a — Open syllable, onset null, rime 'a' with glottal stop
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure. Consonants preceding a vowel form the onset, and the vowel and any following consonants form the rime.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open, while those ending in a consonant are closed.
- The length of the word and the repetition of syllables.
- The glottal stop in the final syllable is a feature of Hawaiian pronunciation.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation.
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