superresponsibility
Syllables
su-per-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɛspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
00001001
Morphemes
super- + respons- + -ibility
The word 'superresponsibility' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-C rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely responsible; an exceptional degree of accountability.
“He took superresponsibility for the project's failure.”
“The CEO demonstrated superresponsibility by admitting the company's mistakes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si'), following the general rule for words ending in -ity.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. spon — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. si — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant. Primary stress.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Stress Rule
Stress falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ity.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Complex consonant clusters are broken down to maximize onsets.
- The word is relatively straightforward in its syllabification. The main consideration was maximizing onsets, particularly with the consonant clusters 'spr' and 'bil'.
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