hyperinteligently
Syllables
hy-per-in-tel-i-gent-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
hyper- + intel- + -ligently
The word 'hyperintelligently' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-in-tel-i-gent-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel-'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'intel-', and the suffix '-ligently'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is excessively or pretentiously intelligent.
“He spoke hyperintelligently, trying to impress everyone with his vocabulary.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel-'), the root syllable. Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial vowel sound.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tel — Open, stressed syllable, root syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel reduction likely.. gent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable, vowel reduction likely.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English (no 'r' sound after vowels unless followed by another vowel).
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