superdiabolically
Syllables
su-per-di-a-bol-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpədaɪˈæbɒlɪkli/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
super- + diabol- + -ically
The word 'superdiabolically' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-di-a-bol-i-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'diabol-', and the suffix '-ically'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bol'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a supremely or extraordinarily evil manner.
“He superdiabolically plotted the downfall of his rivals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bol'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
su- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Schwa reduction common.. di- — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. a- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bol- — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Schwa reduction common.. cal- — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel After Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs remain within the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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