superbelievableness
Syllables
su-per-be-liev-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)bɪˈliːvəbl̩nəs/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
super- + believe + -able-ness
The word 'superbelievableness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-be-liev-a-ble-ness. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'believe', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('liev'). The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a characteristic of RP English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely believable.
“The story was told with such detail and conviction that its superbelievableness was undeniable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('liev').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa sound, 'r' often dropped in RP.. be — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. liev — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can form syllables when following a consonant and preceding a vowel or syllable boundary.
- Length and complexity of the word.
- Potential for schwa reduction or elision.
- Regional variations in pronunciation.
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