supergovernments
Syllables
su-per-gov-ern-ments
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈɡʌvənmənts/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
super- + govern + -ments
The word 'supergovernments' is divided into five syllables: su-per-gov-ern-ments. The primary stress falls on 'gov'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'govern', and the suffix '-ments'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
Groups of governments operating at a higher level of authority or coordination.
“The rise of supergovernments is a response to global challenges.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gov-'). Polysyllabic word stress rules apply.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gov — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ern — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ments — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Polysyllabic Stress
In words with multiple syllables, stress typically falls on the third syllable from the end, unless overridden by morphological factors.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'super' in some accents.
- The consistent application of morphemic boundaries aids in syllable division.
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