superintensness
Syllables
su-per-in-ten-sness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)ɪnˈten.sɪ.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
super- + intense + -ness
The word 'superintenseness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-in-ten-sness, with primary stress on 'ten'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'intense', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and CVC structures, with potential for 'r' elision in RP.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely intense.
“The superintenseness of the emotion overwhelmed her.”
“The superintenseness of the light was blinding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The first two syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, potential 'r' elision.. in — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ten — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. sness — Syllable with schwa vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after consonant clusters, particularly CVC patterns.
- Potential elision of the 'r' in 'super' in RP.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable division.
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