supergloriousness
Syllables
su-per-glo-ri-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈɡlɒriəs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + glor- + -ious-ness
The word 'supergloriousness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-glo-ri-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'glor-', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely glorious; exceptional glory.
“The supergloriousness of the sunset took their breath away.”
“The coronation was an event of supergloriousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri') in 'supergloriousness'. The stress pattern is relatively even, but the fourth syllable receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. glo — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ous — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. When a vowel is followed by one or more consonants, it forms a syllable.
CVC
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form closed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The vowel sounds within the suffixes are key to determining the boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable division, but the core principles remain consistent.
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