superintelligence
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-li-gence
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
super- + intel- + -gence
The word 'superintelligence' is a six-syllable noun of Latin origin, divided as su-per-in-tel-li-gence, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, accounting for the non-rhotic pronunciation common in British English.
Definitions
- 1
The hypothetical ability of an agent to possess intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds.
“The development of superintelligence raises profound ethical questions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, lightly stressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed, 'r' may be silent.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tel — Closed syllable, primary stress.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gence — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel (VCCV)
Applied to divide between vowels when consonants intervene (e.g., su-per).
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Applied to divide between a vowel and a consonant (e.g., in-tel).
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Applied to divide between a consonant and a vowel (e.g., li-gence).
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally considered open syllables.
- Non-rhotic pronunciation of 'r' in British English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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