hypermetamorphic
Syllables
hy-per-me-ta-mor-phic
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌmɛtəmɔːrˈfɪk/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
hyper- + meta-morph + -ic
The word 'hypermetamorphic' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It is composed of the Greek prefixes 'hyper-' and 'meta-', the root 'morph', and the adjectival suffix '-ic'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting or undergoing an extremely complex or radical transformation.
“The caterpillar's hypermetamorphic development was astonishing to the entomologist.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/fɪk/), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. mor — Open syllable.. phic — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
hyper-
Greek origin, meaning 'over,' 'above,' 'excessive'. Prefix indicating exceeding or beyond the normal.
meta-morph
Greek origin, 'meta-' meaning 'change' and 'morph-' meaning 'form'. Root denoting change or transformation.
-ic
Greek origin, adjectival suffix forming an adjective meaning 'relating to' or 'having the quality of'.
Similar Words
Vowel-C-V
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, a syllable break typically occurs between the consonant and the second vowel.
Consonant-V
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, a syllable break typically occurs before the vowel.
- The word's length and the presence of multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Syllable division adheres to the general principles of English syllabification, prioritizing the preservation of vowel sounds within syllables.
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