superdemocratically
Syllables
su-per-de-mo-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌdeməˈkrætɪkli/
Stress
00001000
Morphemes
super- + demo-crat- + -ically
The word 'superdemocratically' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-de-mo-cra-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). It's an adverb formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that excessively emphasizes or relates to democratic principles.
“The policy was implemented superdemocratically, involving endless consultations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cra — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. cal — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but do not alter the core syllabic structure.
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