superastonishment
Syllables
su-per-a-ston-ish-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹəˈstɒnɪʃmənt/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + astonish + -ment
The word 'superastonishment' is divided into six syllables: su-per-a-ston-ish-ment. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ston-'). The division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, considering the non-rhotic pronunciation of GB English and vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. It comprises the prefix 'super-', root 'astonish', and suffix '-ment'.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ston-'). This is due to the polysyllabic word stress rule, favoring the penultimate syllable unless overridden by morphological factors.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel in an unstressed position.. ston — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and consonant, primary stress.. ish — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ment — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant sounds when no consonant clusters are present.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English 'r' after vowels.
- Vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables.
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