superexpressiveness
Syllables
su-per-ex-pres-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪkˈsprɛsɪvnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + express + -ive-ness
The word 'superexpressiveness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ex-pres-sive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pres'). It's a noun formed from the root 'express' with the prefixes 'super-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely expressive.
“Her superexpressiveness was endearing, though sometimes overwhelming.”
“The artist's work was characterized by a remarkable superexpressiveness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pres'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. pres — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is generally considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is generally considered closed.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
- The 'spr' cluster in 'express' can be challenging for some speakers.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
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