supranationality
Syllables
su-pra-na-tion-al-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːprəˌnæʃənˈæləti/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
supra- + nation- + -al-ity
The word 'supranationality' is divided into seven syllables: su-pra-na-tion-al-i-ty. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel division, and syllabic consonant formation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being above or beyond the authority of individual nations; the condition of transcending national boundaries.
“The increasing supranationality of economic policy is a defining feature of the 21st century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ælə'). Secondary stress is on the first syllable ('suː').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Closed syllable.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Syllabic consonant, closed syllable.. al — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
supra-
Latin origin, meaning 'above,' 'beyond,' or 'over'. Relational meaning.
nation-
Latin *natio* meaning 'birth, race, people'. Core meaning relating to a large group of people.
-al-ity
Latin origin. '-al' is an adjectival suffix, '-ity' is a nominalizing suffix forming a noun denoting a state or quality.
Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like /l/, /n/, /r/, /m/ can form a syllable when followed by a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be broken by a vowel.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the 'tion' sequence is a common pattern that needs to be recognized.
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