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supersagaciously

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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6syllables

supersagaciously

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

su-per-sa-ga-cious-ly

Pronunciation

/ˌsuːpə(r)səˈɡeɪʃəsli/

Stress

0000100

Morphemes

super- + sagacious + -ly

The word 'supersagaciously' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, considering onset maximization and vowel hiatus avoidance. The optional 'r' sound and the /ʃ/ pronunciation of 'ci' are key phonetic features.

Definitions

adverb
  1. 1

    In a very wise or shrewd manner; with great sagacity.

    “He assessed the situation supersagaciously, immediately identifying the key flaw in their plan.”

    syn:shrewdlywiselydiscerninglyintelligentlyperceptively
    ant:foolishlyunwiselyimprudentlyblindly

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cious').

Syllables

6
su/suː/
per/pə(r)/
sa/sə/
ga/ɡə/
cious/ʃəs/
ly/li/

su — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa, optional 'r' sound.. sa — Open syllable, schwa.. ga — Open syllable, schwa.. cious — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster, 'ci' pronounced /ʃ/.. ly — Closed syllable, short vowel.

Word Parts

pre

super-

Latin origin, intensifier

root

sagacious

Latin origin, meaning 'wise'

suf

-ly

English origin, adverbial suffix

Similar Words

mag­ni­fi­cent­lyre­mark­a­blycau­tious­ly

Onset Maximization

Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.

Vowel Hiatus Avoidance

Avoid separating vowels into different syllables unless absolutely necessary.

Syllable Weight

Longer syllables tend to attract stress.

  • Optional 'r' sound in GB English pronunciation.
  • Pronunciation of 'ci' as /ʃ/.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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