hypermetaphysical
Syllables
hy-per-me-ta-phys-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌmetəˈfɪzɪkəl/
Stress
0100010
Morphemes
hyper- + meta-phys- + -ical
The word 'hypermetaphysical' is divided into seven syllables (hy-per-me-ta-phys-i-cal) with primary stress on the final syllable. It's a complex adjective built from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard GB English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely or excessively concerned with metaphysics.
“His hypermetaphysical arguments were difficult to follow.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('cal'). Secondary stress on 'per' and 'me'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, stressed (weakly).. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. me — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. phys — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following syllable to create a larger onset.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are divided to avoid stranded consonants.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'hy-' to /hə/.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'meta-/'.
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