superelastically
Syllables
su-per-e-las-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɪˈlæstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + elastic + -ityly
The word 'superelastically' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-e-las-ti-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('las'). The word is formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'elastic', and the suffixes '-ity' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that exhibits a very high degree of elasticity; with exceptional ability to return to its original shape after deformation.
“The material deformed superelastically under pressure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('las'). The stress pattern follows typical English patterns where suffixes attract stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. e — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. las — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
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