superrespectability
Syllables
su-per-re-spect-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɪˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
00010000
Morphemes
super- + respect + -ability
The word 'superrespectability' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-re-spect-a-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'respect', and the suffix '-ability'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spect'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-nucleus-coda rules, with schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having very high respect; excessive or exaggerated respect.
“His superrespectability made him a natural leader.”
“The old man was known for his superrespectability and unwavering principles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spect'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. spect — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. a — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. i — Open syllable, vowel nucleus, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets (initial consonants) and codas (final consonants).
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form separate syllables, especially in unstressed positions.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- The /kt/ consonant cluster is a permissible coda in English.
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