superindifference
Syllables
su-per-in-dif-fer-ence
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɪndɪfərəns/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + indiffer- + -ence
The word 'superindifference' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-dif-fer-ence. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dif'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with morphemic analysis revealing Latin roots and affixes.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme indifference; a complete lack of interest or concern.
“His superindifference to the plight of the refugees was shocking.”
“She displayed a chilling superindifference to the suffering around her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dif'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', rhyme 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', rhyme 'ə'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rhyme 'n'. dif — Closed, stressed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ɪf'. fer — Open syllable, onset 'f', rhyme 'ə'. ence — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rhyme 'əns'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the presence of a vowel sound (nucleus) forming the rhyme, preceded by an onset (consonant sound(s)).
Maximum Onset Principle (MOP)
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable whenever possible, maximizing the number of consonants in the onset.
- The consonant cluster 'fr' does not require syllable separation.
- Stress assignment is influenced by morphological structure and typical English stress patterns.
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