hypermetamorphism
Syllables
hy-per-me-ta-mor-phism
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌmetəˈmɔrfɪzəm/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hyper- + meta-morph- + -ism
The word 'hypermetamorphism' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-me-ta-mor-phism. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'meta-morph-', and the suffix '-ism'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The exaggerated or excessive transformation of a form.
“The artist's hypermetamorphism of classical themes resulted in a strikingly modern work.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/mə/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/haɪ/). The stress pattern follows a common pattern for multi-syllabic words with Greek roots.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. me — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel followed by a consonant.. mor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. phism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
hyper-
Greek origin, meaning 'over,' 'above,' 'excessive'. Intensifying prefix.
meta-morph-
Greek origin, 'meta-' meaning 'change,' 'beyond,' and 'morph-' meaning 'form,' 'shape'. Root denoting transformation.
-ism
Greek origin, denoting a state, condition, or doctrine. Creates a noun of state or practice.
Similar Words
Vowel followed by a consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'me-ta').
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant cluster (e.g., 'per-').
- The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes, but these do not introduce any unusual syllabic behavior.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might occur, but they do not affect the syllable division.
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