supersesquitertial
Syllables
su-per-se-squi-ter-tial
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːpə(r)seɪskwɪˈtɜːʃəl/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
super- + sesqui-tert- + -ial
The word 'supersesquitertial' is divided into six syllables: su-per-se-squi-ter-tial. It's an adjective of Latin origin, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and dividing around vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing one and a half thirds; equivalent to 4.5.
“The supersesquitertial ratio was crucial in the calculation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tɜː').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, vowel sound.. se — Open syllable, diphthong.. squi — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ter — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tial — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets where permissible.
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and syllables are divided around them.
- Non-rhoticity in some GB accents may lead to elision of the 'r' in 'super'.
- The uncommon nature of the word means there are no widely documented exceptions.
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