hyperfastidiously
Syllables
hy-per-fas-ti-di-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈfæstɪdiəsli/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
hyper- + fastidious + -ly
The word 'hyperfastidiously' is an adverb formed with the prefix 'hyper-', root 'fastidious', and suffix '-ly'. It is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-fas-ti-di-ous-ly, with primary stress on the third syllable ('di'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In an extremely meticulous, critical, or difficult-to-please manner.
“He examined the antique furniture hyperfastidiously, searching for any flaws.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). Secondary stress is absent. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, onset with /h/ and diphthong /aɪ/.. per — Open syllable, onset with /p/ and schwa /ə/.. fas — Closed syllable, onset with /f/ and vowel /æ/ followed by /st/ coda.. ti — Closed syllable, onset with /t/ and vowel /ɪ/.. di — Open syllable, onset with /d/ and vowel /i/. Primary stress.. ous — Open syllable, onset with /ə/ and /s/.. ly — Open syllable, onset with /l/ and vowel /i/.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable break after the first consonant (e.g., 'fasti-di').
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllable break between consonant and vowel (e.g., 'hy-per').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants generally prefer to be part of an onset rather than a coda.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The sequence /stɪ/ is common and doesn't present a significant edge case.
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