superobstinatess
Syllables
su-per-ob-sti-na-tess
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɒbˈstɪneɪtnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + obstinate + -ness
The word 'superobstinateness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ob-sti-na-tess, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sti'). It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'obstinate', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel centering principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely obstinate; unyielding stubbornness.
“His superobstinateness made any negotiation impossible.”
“The committee was frustrated by the manager's superobstinateness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sti'), following English polysyllabic word stress rules.
Syllables
su- — Open syllable, unstressed.. per- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ob- — Open syllable, unstressed.. sti- — Closed syllable, stressed.. na- — Open syllable, unstressed.. tess — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., 'st' in 'obstinate').
Vowel Centering
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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