superstitionless
Syllables
su-per-sti-tion-less
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)stɪˈʃən.ləs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
super- + stit- + -itionless
The word 'superstitionless' is divided into five syllables: su-per-sti-tion-less. Primary stress falls on 'tion'. It's morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and Old English suffix. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with a minor variation due to the optional 'r' sound in British English.
Definitions
- 1
Not marked by or characterized by superstition; free from superstition.
“A superstitionless approach to risk assessment is crucial.”
“He took a superstitionless view of black cats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (ti-tion). Secondary stress on the first syllable (su-per).
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa sound, optional 'r'.. sti — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, schwa sound, common suffix.. less — Closed syllable, schwa sound, common suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by Consonant
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Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters when they occur between vowels.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are generally kept with the root syllable.
- Optional 'r' sound in non-rhotic accents.
- Predictable syllabification due to common suffixes.
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