supernaturalness
Syllables
su-per-na-tu-ral-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈnætʃərəl.nəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + natural + -ness
The word 'supernaturalness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-na-tu-ral-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'natural', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being supernatural; things beyond the laws of nature.
“The supernaturalness of the event left everyone in awe.”
“She believed in the supernaturalness of ghosts and spirits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. na — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. tu — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ral — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly when followed by a vowel.
- The schwa sound in the second syllable (/ˈpɜː/) is a common reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The long vowel sound in the first syllable ('suː') influences the syllable division.
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