superpigmentation
Syllables
su-per-pi-gmen-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌpɪɡmenˈteɪʃən/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
super- + pigment- + -ation
The word 'superpigmentation' is a noun composed of the prefix 'super-', root 'pigment-', and suffix '-ation'. It is divided into six syllables: su-per-pi-gmen-ta-tion, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gmen'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The excessive production of melanin, resulting in dark spots or patches on the skin.
“The dermatologist diagnosed her with post-inflammatory superpigmentation.”
“Sun exposure can lead to superpigmentation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gmen'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. gmen — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, stressed syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open. This applies to 'su', 'per', 'pi', and 'ta'.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed. This applies to 'gmen' and 'tion'.
- The pronunciation of 'g' in 'pigmentation' can sometimes be /dʒ/, but is typically /ɡ/ in this word.
- Minor vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is possible in some regional accents.
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