hyperenthusiastic
Syllables
hy-per-en-thu-si-as-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hyper- + enthusi- + -astic
The word 'hyperenthusiastic' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-en-thu-si-as-tic. It consists of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the root 'enthusi-', and the suffix '-astic'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively or demonstrably enthusiastic.
“She was a hyperenthusiastic supporter of the local team.”
“His hyperenthusiastic greeting was a bit overwhelming.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('as'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. per — Closed syllable. en — Closed syllable. thu — Open syllable, glide. si — Closed syllable. as — Closed syllable. tic — Closed syllable
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Vowel-C-V Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the syllable is typically divided between the vowels.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are generally divided between the vowels.
Glide Formation
Syllables ending in glides (/j/ or /w/) often form a separate syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.
- The Greek origins of the morphemes contribute to the unusual syllable structure.
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