hyperdeliciousness
Syllables
hy-per-de-li-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpə.dɪˈlɪʃ.əs.nəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
hyper- + delicious + -ness
The word 'hyperdeliciousness' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-de-li-cious-ness. The primary stress falls on 'cious'. It's formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'delicious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely delicious; an exceptionally pleasing taste.
“The hyperdeliciousness of the chocolate cake was unforgettable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cious'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ness' suffix, shifting stress to the base adjective.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, stressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. cious — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable breaks typically occur between the first consonant and the vowel when a vowel is followed by two consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maximized at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless part of a digraph.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'hyper' to a schwa /ə/ in some pronunciations.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not affect the core syllabification.
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