superenthusiastic
Syllables
su-per-en-thu-si-as-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərenθjuːziˈæstɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + enthusiast + -ic
The word 'superenthusiastic' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-en-thu-si-as-tic. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'enthusiast', and the suffix '-ic'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, maximizing onsets and respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Showing or characterized by very great enthusiasm or excitement.
“She was a superenthusiastic supporter of the local team.”
“He gave a superenthusiastic presentation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ə'. en — Closed syllable, onset 'e', nucleus 'n'. thu — Open syllable, onset 'θj', nucleus 'uː'. si — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'i'. as — Closed syllable, onset 'æ', nucleus 'z'. tic — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'k'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The /θjuː/ sequence is a common diphthong-consonant combination.
- The initial /s/ followed by a vowel is a common syllable onset.
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