superpreparation
Syllables
su-per-pre-pa-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌprepəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
super- + prepare + -ation
The word 'superpreparation' is divided into six syllables: su-per-pre-pa-ra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'prepare', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of preparing something to an exceptional or thorough degree.
“The level of superpreparation for the event was remarkable.”
“Her superpreparation ensured the project's success.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pa').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pre — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. pa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they are permissible in the language.
Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants.
- Reduction of 'super-' in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- The '-tion' suffix is treated as a single unit.
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