superintendencies
Syllables
su-per-in-ten-den-cies
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːpə(r)ɪnˈtɛndənʃiz/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
super- + tend- + -in-den-cies
The word 'superintendencies' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin roots and English suffixes. Syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant rules, with minor phonetic variations common in GB English.
Definitions
- 1
The plural form of superintendency, referring to the office or function of a superintendent, or the collective body of superintendents.
“The school board discussed the various superintendencies within the district.”
“She had experience in several different superintendencies before taking her current position.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/tɛn/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/suː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel. in — Closed syllable, consonant-final. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-final. den — Closed syllable, consonant-final. cies — Closed syllable, consonant-final
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Every vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Consonants generally end a syllable, unless followed by a vowel.
- Schwa reduction of the (r) in 'super' is common in GB English.
- The 'ci' digraph is pronounced as /ʃ/.
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