hyperflexibleness
Syllables
hy-per-flex-i-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈfleksɪbl̩nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
hyper- + flex + -ible-ness
The word 'hyperflexibleness' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-flex-i-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'flex', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('flex'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, including the syllabic consonant rule for 'ble'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being excessively flexible.
“Her hyperflexibleness allowed her to perform incredible yoga poses.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('flex'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last three are also unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. flex — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
When a word segment contains a vowel, a consonant, and another vowel, it is typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-C-V
When a word segment contains a consonant, a consonant, and a vowel, it is typically divided after the first consonant.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, and /r/ can function as syllable nuclei, forming a syllable on their own.
Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- The presence of multiple suffixes complicates the syllable division.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables is a significant factor.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' requires careful consideration.
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