hyperhilariousness
Syllables
hy-per-hi-lar-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəhɪˈlærɪəsnəs/
Stress
1001010
Morphemes
hyper- + hilarious + -ness
The word 'hyperhilariousness' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-hi-lar-i-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lar'). It's a noun formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'hilarious', and the Old English suffix '-ness', denoting an extreme state of amusement.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely or excessively hilarious.
“The hyperhilariousness of the comedian's performance was infectious.”
“Her hyperhilariousness brightened the entire room.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lar'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable.. hi — Closed syllable.. lar — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable.. ous — Open syllable.. ness — Open syllable.
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- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the Greek prefix 'hyper-' and the Latin root 'hilarious' doesn't introduce any specific exceptions.
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