superambitiousness
Syllables
su-per-am-bi-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəramˈbɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
super- + ambitious + -ness
The word 'superambitiousness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-am-bi-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'ambitious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English ONC principles.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
“Her superambitiousness drove her to excel in her career.”
“His superambitiousness was both admirable and exhausting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa reduction.. am — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bi — Open syllable, primary stress.. tious — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda (ONC)
Syllables are structured around an onset, nucleus (vowel), and coda (optional consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Syllable boundaries generally occur around vowel sounds.
Stress Assignment
Lexical stress influences syllable prominence and division.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation.
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