superpatriotically
Syllables
su-per-pa-tri-ot-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌpætrɪˈɒtɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + patri- + -otically
The word 'superpatriotically' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-pa-tri-ot-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ot'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'patri' with intensifying and adverbial suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner exhibiting extreme or excessive patriotism.
“He spoke superpatriotically about the virtues of his nation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ot'). The stress pattern follows the general rule for words ending in '-ically', with stress on the penultimate syllable, but adjusted due to syllable weight.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ot — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'pa-tri').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., '-cal-ly').
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it prone to mis-syllabification.
- The non-rhotic 'r' in RP English doesn't significantly impact the division but influences pronunciation.
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