unsuperciliousness
Syllables
un-su-per-cil-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsjuːpə(r)ˈsɪliəsnəs/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
un + supercilious + ness
The word 'unsuperciliousness' is divided into seven syllables: un-su-per-cil-i-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'supercilious', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cil'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and CV/CVC patterns, with potential variations due to rhoticity and elision.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cil').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel sound.. su — Open syllable, CV pattern.. per — Open syllable, CV pattern, potential rhotic variation.. cil — Closed syllable, CVC pattern.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ous — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ness — Open syllable, CVC pattern.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
CV/CVC Pattern
Syllables are often formed around consonant-vowel (CV) or consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) patterns.
- Non-rhoticity in some British English accents affecting the pronunciation of 'r'.
- Potential elision of /j/ in rapid speech.
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