superintellectual
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-al
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)ɪnˌtɛlˈɛktʃuəl/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
super- + intellect + -ual
The word 'superintellectual' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-al. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-ual'. Primary stress falls on the 'lec' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters, with consideration for potential non-rhoticity.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely intelligent; possessing or demonstrating a very high level of intellectual capacity.
“He was a superintellectual who could debate any topic with ease.”
“Her superintellectual approach to the problem was impressive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('lec').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, potential for 'r' to be dropped.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. tel — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. lec — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. al — Weak syllable, schwa vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant Clusters
Groups of consonants are often kept together within a syllable.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Potential for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
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