hyperdiabolically
Syllables
hy-per-di-a-bol-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkli/
Stress
01001011
Morphemes
hyper- + diabol- + -ically
The word 'hyperdiabolically' is an adverb formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'diabol-', and the suffix '-ically'. It is divided into eight syllables: hy-per-di-a-bol-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the 'bol' syllable. Its pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpərˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkli/.
Definitions
- 1
In an extremely evil or wicked manner; outrageously fiendish.
“He hyperdiabolically plotted the downfall of his enemies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'bol' (diabolically). Secondary stress is present on 'per'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. di — Open syllable, part of the root.. a — Open syllable, weak vowel sound.. bol — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, weak vowel sound.. cal — Closed syllable, part of the suffix.. ly — Closed syllable, adverbial suffix.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ically', but can be influenced by prefixes.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Vowel sequences (e.g., 'ia') require careful consideration.
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