supereligibleness
Syllables
su-per-el-i-gi-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɛlɪdʒɪˈblɪnəs/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
super- + elig- + -ible-ness
The word 'supereligibleness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-el-i-gi-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gi'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel sounds and onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being highly eligible; exceptional suitability for selection or consideration.
“Her supereligibleness for the scholarship was undeniable.”
“The company sought candidates with supereligibleness for the leadership role.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ə'. el — Open syllable, onset 'ɛ', nucleus 'l'. i — Open syllable, onset null, nucleus 'ɪ'. gi — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', nucleus 'ɪ', coda null. ble — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', nucleus 'ɪ', coda null. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda 's'
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (consonants before the vowel) and codas (consonants after the vowel).
Vowel-Based Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
- Palatalization of 'g' before 'i' is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
- Syllable reduction in unstressed syllables is typical.
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