ultraapologetic
Syllables
ul-tra-a-pol-o-get-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trə.ə.pɒl.əˈdʒet.ɪk/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
ultra- + apolog- + -etic
The word 'ultra-apologetic' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-a-pol-o-get-ic. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'apolog-', and the suffix '-etic'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and onset-rime structure, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely apologetic; excessively expressing regret or remorse.
“He was ultra-apologetic for his rude behavior.”
“Her ultra-apologetic tone didn't quite convince anyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-jet-').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel onset, no coda.. tra — Syllable with consonant blend onset and vowel rime.. a — Open syllable, vowel onset, no coda.. pol — Syllable with consonant onset and vowel rime.. o — Open syllable, vowel onset, no coda.. get — Syllable with consonant onset and vowel rime.. ic — Syllable with consonant onset and vowel rime.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Division between onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Each vowel sound typically forms a separate syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables.
- Compound word structure influencing syllable boundaries.
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