superindividualism
Syllables
su-per-in-di-vi-du-a-lism
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəˈlɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + individual + -ism
The word 'superindividualism' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-in-di-vi-du-a-lism. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('du'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The belief that the interests of the individual are paramount and should not be subordinated to those of a group or society.
“His philosophy was based on a strong sense of superindividualism.”
“The rise of superindividualism in the 1980s reflected a shift in societal values.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('du'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. per — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. in — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant coda.. di — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant coda.. vi — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant coda.. du — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant coda. 'du' sequence.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. lism — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant cluster coda.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Vowel Sequence
Vowel sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
- The 'du' sequence is pronounced as /dʒuː/ and forms a single syllable unit.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic feature.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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