supertranscendent
Syllables
su-per-trans-cen-dent
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəˌtrænsˈsɛndənt/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
super- + transcend + -ent
The word 'supertranscendent' is divided into five syllables: su-per-trans-cen-dent. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'transcend', and the suffix '-ent'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Surpassing the usual or common; exceeding ordinary limits; extraordinarily excellent.
“The artist's vision was truly supertranscendent.”
“Her performance was a supertranscendent experience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. per — Open syllable, vowel-final.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. cen — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. dent — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound or a consonant sound, creating open or closed syllables respectively.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The sequence '-scen-' is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification principles.
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