superindependence
Syllables
su-per-in-de-pen-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
super- + independent + -ence
The word 'superindependence' is a noun syllabified as su-per-in-de-pen-dence, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, influenced by its morphological structure (prefix, root, suffix).
Definitions
- 1
The state of being completely self-reliant and not subject to the authority or control of others; extreme independence.
“Her superindependence made it difficult for her to accept help.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pen'). Syllables 'su', 'per', 'in', and 'de' are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. de — Closed syllable, short vowel.. pen — Closed syllable, short vowel.. dence — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Break
Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
- The presence of the prefix 'super-' and the suffix '-ence' influence syllable division.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of the onset-rime principle.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist but do not fundamentally alter the syllabification.
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