superthankfulness
Syllables
su-per-thank-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈθæŋk.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
super- + thank + -fulness
The word 'superthankfulness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-thank-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'thank'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'thank', and the suffix '-fulness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely grateful.
“Her superthankfulness was evident in the heartfelt letter she wrote.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thank'). The first two syllables are unstressed, and the last two are also unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, schwa reduction common.. thank — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ful — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa sound.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Clustering
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless broken by a vowel.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'th' consonant cluster can be challenging for some speakers.
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