supraterrestrial
Syllables
su-pra-te-rres-trial
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːprəteˈrɛstriəl/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
supra- + terra- + -restrial
The word 'supraterrestrial' is divided into five syllables: su-pra-te-rres-trial. It's of Latin origin, with 'supra-' as a prefix, 'terra-' as the root, and '-restrial' as a suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The 'rr' sequence is a notable feature, but acceptable in words of this origin.
Definitions
- 1
Existing or occurring above the surface of the earth; celestial.
“The supraterrestrial beings observed the planet from afar.”
“Supraterrestrial phenomena are often the subject of science fiction.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rres'). The first syllable is unstressed, and the fifth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. pra — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. te — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant pattern.. rres — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. trial — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel pattern.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before the second consonant in a VCC pattern.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless a vowel intervenes.
- The 'rr' sequence is a relatively uncommon feature in English, but its presence in words of Latin origin is accepted.
- The initial stress on the fourth syllable is typical for words with Latinate prefixes.
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