hyperintelligent
Syllables
hy-per-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Stress
101011
Morphemes
hyper- + intel- + -igent
The word 'hyperintelligent' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-in-tel-li-gent. It features a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable, with secondary stress on the first. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely intelligent; surpassing normal or average intelligence.
“The AI was described as hyperintelligent.”
“She possessed a hyperintelligent mind.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tel — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break occurs.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable break occurs before the cluster.
- The silent 'h' in 'hy-' does not prevent syllable formation.
- The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration of sonority.
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