superthouroughness
Syllables
su-per-thou-rough-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˈθʌrənəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
super- + thorough + -ness
The word 'superthoroughness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-thou-rough-ness. The primary stress falls on 'thorough'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'thorough', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely thorough; meticulousness to a very high degree.
“Her superthoroughness ensured that no detail was overlooked.”
“The investigation was praised for its superthoroughness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thorough').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. thou — Open syllable, diphthong.. rough — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllables are divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The 'ough' in 'thorough' represents a diphthong, an irregularity in English spelling-to-sound correspondence.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /rɒf/ for 'rough').
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