superintellectuals
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-als
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌɪntelɪkˈtjuːəlz/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
super- + intellect + -ual
The word 'superintellectuals' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
People possessing or displaying a highly developed intellect; those engaged in intellectual pursuits.
“The university attracted a diverse group of superintellectuals.”
“He dismissed their arguments as the product of superintellectuals disconnected from reality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tu' in 'intellectuals').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. tel — Closed syllable.. lec — Closed syllable.. tu — Closed syllable, diphthong.. als — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant cluster rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Diphthong rule
Diphthongs are usually part of the same syllable.
- The word's length and complexity require careful attention to vowel quality and consonant cluster boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise syllabification.
- The prefix 'super-' can influence stress patterns.
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