superillustration
Syllables
su-per-il-lus-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɪlʌstreɪʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + illustrat- + -ion
The word 'superillustration' is divided into six syllables: su-per-il-lus-tra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'illustrat-', and the suffix '-ion'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An illustration that is exceptionally detailed, elaborate, or effective.
“The artist's superillustration of the botanical specimen was breathtaking.”
“The textbook featured a superillustration of the human anatomy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tra' in 'illustration').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. il — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lus — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tra — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by schwa.
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Vowel-C Rule
Every vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable, followed by any consonants until a vowel sound is encountered.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be maintained within a syllable if they are pronounceable.
Diphthong-C Rule
Diphthongs function as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster-Schwa Rule
Schwa sounds often follow consonant clusters at the end of words.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification. No significant morphological anomalies or regional nuances are present.
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