superarduousness
Syllables
su-per-ar-du-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈɑːdjuːəsnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
super- + arduous + -ness
The word 'superarduousness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ar-du-ous-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'arduous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ar'). Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel and consonant sequences and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely difficult or strenuous.
“The climbers faced a task of immense superarduousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ar'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ar — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. du — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ous — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences often form a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The schwa vowel in several syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- The 'ous' and 'ness' suffixes are common, but vowel reduction occurs.
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