superdemonstration
Syllables
su-per-de-mon-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
super- + demonstrate + -tion
“Superdemonstration” is a five-syllable noun formed from the prefix “super-”, the root “demonstrate”, and the suffix “-tion”. The primary stress falls on the third syllable (“mon”). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel sound. The word’s structure is consistent with other words ending in “-tion”.
Definitions
- 1
A particularly impressive or elaborate demonstration.
“The new technology was unveiled at a superdemonstration for investors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mon'). This is typical for words with the '-tion' suffix, where stress usually falls on the syllable immediately preceding the suffix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. mon — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. stra — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Stress-Suffix Interaction
Stress typically falls on the syllable preceding the '-tion' suffix.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., the 'o' in 'demonstration') might slightly alter the phonetic realization but do not affect the syllabification.
- The word is relatively straightforward and doesn't present significant morphological anomalies.
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