superscandalously
Syllables
su-per-scan-da-lous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈskændələslɪ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + scandal- + -ously
The word 'superscandalously' is divided into six syllables: su-per-scan-da-lous-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('da-'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'scandal-' with the prefixes 'super-' and the suffix '-ously'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a shockingly scandalous manner; extremely outrageously.
“The politician behaved superscandalously during the debate.”
“Her actions were superscandalously irresponsible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('da-'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. scan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. da — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. lous — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The /sk/ cluster does not pose a syllabification challenge.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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