hyperenthusiastically
Syllables
hy-per-en-thu-si-as-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɛnθjuːziˈæstɪkli/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + enthusi- + -astically
The word 'hyperenthusiastically' is syllabified as hy-per-en-thu-si-as-ti-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('si'). It's an adverb formed from a Greek root with multiple English and Latin suffixes. Syllabification follows standard VC, consonant cluster, and suffixing rules, typical of stress-timed English.
Definitions
- 1
In a very enthusiastic or excessively zealous manner.
“She responded hyperenthusiastically to the news.”
“He was hyperenthusiastically involved in the project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('si'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. en — Open syllable.. thu — Open syllable, diphthong.. si — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. as — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. cal — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. ly — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant following a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a recognizable phonological unit.
Suffixing Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress-Timing Rule
Syllables are adjusted in duration to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mis-syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English pronunciation.
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