hyperintelligence
Syllables
hy-per-in-tel-li-gence
Pronunciation
/haɪpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
hyper- + intel- + -ligence
The word 'hyperintelligence' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-in-tel-li-gence. It consists of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'intel-', and the Latin suffix '-ligence'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and prefix/suffix delineation.
Definitions
- 1
Intelligence that is vastly greater than that of an average human.
“The development of artificial hyperintelligence raises ethical concerns.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tel'). This follows the common English pattern of stressing the second-to-last syllable in words ending in -ence/-ancy.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. per — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. tel — Open syllable.. li — Closed syllable, short vowel.. gence — Closed syllable, sibilant ending.
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Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Vowel reduction in the 'per-' syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- Potential for merging 'per-in' into a single syllable, though less common.
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