superobstinatly
Syllables
su-per-ob-stin-at-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɒbˈstɪnətli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + obstinate + -ly
The word 'superobstinately' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ob-stin-at-ly. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-tin-'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'obstinate' with the intensifying prefix 'super-' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is extremely and stubbornly persistent; very obstinately.
“He superobstinately refused to compromise, even when faced with overwhelming evidence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-tin-'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure in English.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. ob — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stin — Closed syllable, primary stress.. at — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible, such as in 'ob-stin'.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring each division has a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters to avoid creating syllables without vowel sounds, such as 'su-per'.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'super-' prefix is relatively straightforward, but the 'obstinate' root presents more challenges due to its consonant cluster.
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