superficialities
Syllables
su-per-fi-ci-a-li-ties
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)fɪˈʃælətɪz/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
super- + fici- + -al-ity-ies
The word 'superficialities' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the Latin root 'fici-' with the prefix 'super-' and suffixes '-al', '-ity', and '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for the optional 'r' and the pronunciation of 'c'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being shallow or lacking in depth; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface.
“Her interest in the subject was merely superficialities.”
“He dismissed their concerns as superficialities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ʃælə/).
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel, optional 'r'. fi — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ci — Closed syllable, short vowel, 'c' as /ʃ/.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. li — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ties — Closed syllable, short vowel, plural suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant if the vowel sound is short.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the consonant.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
- Optional 'r' in British English pronunciation.
- Pronunciation of 'c' as /ʃ/ before 'i'.
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