superjustification
Syllables
su-per-jus-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + just- + -ification
The word 'superjustification' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-jus-ti-fi-ca-tion. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'just-', and the suffix '-ification'. Primary stress falls on the 'ca' syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of justifying something to an extreme or excessive degree.
“His superjustification of the policy seemed disingenuous.”
“The committee dismissed the report as a mere superjustification of past failures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ca').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. jus — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. fi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Pronunciation of 'j' as /dʒ/ in British English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional accent variations.
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