supernationalism
Syllables
su-per-na-tion-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌnæʃənəˈlɪzəm/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
super- + nation + -ism
The word 'supernationalism' is divided into six syllables: su-per-na-tion-al-ism. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'nation', and the suffixes '-al' and '-ism'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ism'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, typical of English stress-timed phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The belief or policy that national identity and interests are less important than international cooperation or a supranational authority.
“The rise of supernationalism in Europe led to the formation of the European Union.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ism'). The first three syllables are unstressed, followed by a weak stress on 'tion' and 'al'.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, weak stress.. per — Open syllable, weak stress.. na — Open syllable, weak stress.. tion — Closed syllable, weak stress.. al — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ism — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complex syllable structure.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
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