superresponsibleness
Syllables
su-per-re-spon-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəɹɪsˌpɒnsɪˈblɪnəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
super- + respons- + -ible-ness
The word 'superresponsibleness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-re-spon-si-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spon'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'respons-', and the suffixes '-ible-' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively responsible; an exaggerated sense of duty or obligation.
“Her superresponsibleness often led her to take on more than she could handle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spon'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed, schwa vowel.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spon — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'su-per').
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'spon').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary (e.g., 'ble' is a closed syllable).
- The sequence '-spons-' could potentially be divided differently, but the morphemic structure and common pronunciation support the chosen division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
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