hypersuperlative
Syllables
hy-per-su-per-la-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈsuːpəˌleɪtɪv/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
hyper- + super- + -lative
The word 'hypersuperlative' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-su-per-la-tive. It features a complex morphology with Greek and Latin roots and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Exceedingly superlative; surpassing the highest degree or quality.
“His performance was a hypersuperlative display of skill.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('la'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable.. tive — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by a consonant
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Avoid splitting consonant clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Unusual sequence of prefixes.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'tive' suffix always forms a closed syllable.
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