supercoincidence
Syllables
su-per-co-in-ci-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)koʊɪnˈsɪdəns/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
super- + co-incide + -ence
The word 'supercoincidence' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows standard English ONC rules, with potential variations in 'r' pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
The occurrence of events that, although unlikely, appear to be meaningfully related.
“The supercoincidence of meeting her on my birthday was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ci'). The first syllable ('su') has secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ə', optional coda 'r'. co — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'oʊ'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nucleus 'n', coda 'n'. ci — Closed syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɪ'. dence — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ə', coda 'ns'
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda (ONC)
Syllables are structured around an onset, nucleus, and optional coda.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
- The 'r' in 'per-' can be elided in some pronunciations.
- Vowel quality in 'co-' can vary regionally.
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