superprobability
Syllables
su-per-pro-ba-bi-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌprɒbəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + probability
The word 'superprobability' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-pro-ba-bi-li-ty. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'probability', and no suffix. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ba'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A probability that is very high or exceeds a normal level.
“The superprobability of rain meant the picnic was cancelled.”
“Given the evidence, the superprobability of his guilt was overwhelming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ba'). The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, schwa sound.. pro — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ba — Open syllable, schwa sound.. bi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. li — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus (rime) and preceding consonants (onset).
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel sound (nucleus).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or coda of a syllable.
- The presence of multiple schwas requires careful attention to stress placement.
- The prefix 'super-' is relatively common and doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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