unsupernaturalized
Syllables
un-su-per-nat-u-ral-ized
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌsjuːpəˈnæʧərəlˌaɪzd/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
un- + supernatural + -ized
The word 'unsupernaturalized' is divided into seven syllables: un-su-per-nat-u-ral-ized. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'supernatural', and the suffix '-ized'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Not having been made supernatural; not having acquired supernatural qualities.
“The scientist sought to unsupernaturalize the folklore surrounding the local legend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'), following the general rule for words with '-ized' suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. su — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. per — Open syllable, consonant-vowel combination.. nat — Closed syllable, primary stress.. u — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ral — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ized — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of a syllable (onset) if phonotactically permissible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The suffix '-ized' can sometimes be analyzed as two syllables, but is generally pronounced as one in this word.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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