supersensibleness
Syllables
su-per-sen-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈsensɪblnəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + sensible + -ness
The word 'supersensibleness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-sen-si-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'super-', the root 'sensible', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being extremely or excessively sensitive.
“Her supersensibleness made it difficult for her to navigate social situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'), corresponding to the root morpheme 'sensible'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. si — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel and a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing single consonants from being left at the end of a syllable without a vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing between vowels and consonants when no consonant clusters are present.
- The '-sible-' sequence could potentially be divided differently, but 'si-ble' is the most natural and follows the principle of maximizing onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel reduction may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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