superalimentation
Syllables
su-per-al-i-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌælɪmenˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + aliment- + -ation
The word 'superalimentation' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-al-i-men-ta-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'aliment-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and single vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
The provision of nourishment, especially when optimal or exceeding normal requirements.
“The athlete's superalimentation regime was carefully planned.”
“Proper superalimentation is crucial for recovery from illness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-ta-'), indicated by '1'. Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('su-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel sound usually forms its own syllable.
Initial Syllable Rule
The first syllable is often determined by the initial vowel sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation and doesn't affect syllabification.
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