hypermonosyllable
Syllables
hy-per-mo-no-syl-la-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərmɒnəʊsɪləbl̩/
Stress
1010111
Morphemes
hyper- + mono-syllable + -able
The word 'hypermonosyllable' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-mo-no-syl-la-ble. It is composed of the prefix 'hyper-', the roots 'mono-' and 'syllable', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('syl'). Syllabification follows the onset-rhyme principle and the vowel sound principle, with a syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A word that is exceptionally long for a single syllable, or that behaves as if it were a single syllable despite its length.
“‘Antidisestablishmentarianism’ is often cited as a classic hypermonosyllable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('syl'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('hy'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. mo — Open syllable, schwa.. no — Open syllable, diphthong.. syl — Closed syllable.. la — Open syllable, schwa.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it is preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The schwa sounds in unstressed syllables are crucial for accurate division.
- The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable is a common feature in GB English.
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