hyperintelligent
Syllables
hy-per-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
hyper- + intel- + -ligent
The word 'hyperintelligent' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-in-tel-li-gent. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'intel-', and the suffix '-ligent'. Primary stress falls on the 'tel' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having or characterized by an extremely high level of intelligence.
“The hyperintelligent AI quickly solved the complex problem.”
“She was a hyperintelligent child who excelled in all her studies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'tel' (intel-*li*-gent). Secondary stress is on the first syllable 'hy'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'aɪ'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ər'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'n'. tel — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'el', primary stress. li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɪ'. gent — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'ent'
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Vowel-Based Division
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- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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