superelaborately
Syllables
su-per-e-la-bo-ra-te-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈelæbərətli/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + elabor- + -ately
The word 'superelaborately' is an adverb formed with the prefix 'super-', root 'elabor-', and suffix '-ately'. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('la-'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a highly detailed, complex, and elaborate manner; extremely thoroughly.
“The report was superelaborately researched and documented.”
“She superelaborately planned the party, leaving no detail overlooked.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la-'). This is typical for adverbs with multiple prefixes.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. e — Open syllable.. la — Open, stressed syllable.. bo — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowel sounds, unless part of a diphthong or vowel team.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'super-' in some accents.
- The consonant cluster '-br-' does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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