supersensuousness
Syllables
su-per-sen-su-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)ˈsɛnsjuːəsnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + sens- + -uousness
The word 'supersensuousness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-sen-su-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('su' in 'sensuousness'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, with potential for /r/ elision in RP British English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being extremely or excessively sensitive; heightened or exaggerated sensibility.
“Her supersensuousness allowed her to perceive nuances others missed.”
“The artist's work was characterized by a remarkable supersensuousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('su' in 'sensuousness'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a prefix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. per — Open syllable, potential elision of /r/.. sen — Closed syllable, contains the root.. su — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. ous — Closed syllable, contains the -ous suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, contains the -ness suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'su-' in 'supersensuousness').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless they form a legitimate coda (e.g., '-ness').
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are often broken up based on sonority, with the more sonorous vowel forming the nucleus of a syllable.
Stress Assignment
Stress is influenced by morphological structure (prefixes and suffixes) and general rhythmic patterns.
- Potential elision of /r/ after vowels in non-rhotic accents (like RP).
- Reduction of unstressed syllables due to the word's length and complexity.
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