superabominableness
Syllables
su-per-a-bom-in-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌæbɒmɪˈneɪblnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + abomin- + -able-ness
The word 'superabominableness' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-a-bom-in-a-ble-ness. It is a noun formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely and utterly detestable; extreme repulsiveness.
“His superabominableness was evident in his refusal to even speak to her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('bom'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. bom — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The consonant cluster '-bln-' is a potential edge case but is permissible in English.
- The schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
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