ultracentenarian
Syllables
ul-tra-cen-te-nar-i-an
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˌsɛntəˈnɪəriən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
ultra- + centen- + -arian
The word 'ultracentenarian' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-cen-te-nar-i-an. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'centen-', and the suffix '-arian'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel division and consonant cluster maintenance.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is 110 years or older.
“She was one of the few ultracentenarians in the country.”
“The study focused on the health of ultracentenarians.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nar'). The first and third syllables are secondary stressed.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.. cen — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. te — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. nar — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. an — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the beginning.
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The 'ultra-' prefix is often treated as a single unit, but syllabification rules dictate separation before the vowel.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is standard.
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