hypermetaphysical
Syllables
hy-per-me-ta-phys-i-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
hyper- + meta-phys + -ical
The word 'hypermetaphysical' is syllabified as hy-per-me-ta-phys-i-cal, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('phys'). It's a complex adjective built from Greek and Latin morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel and consonant sequencing.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely or excessively metaphysical; relating to or characteristic of metaphysics in an exaggerated degree.
“His hypermetaphysical arguments were difficult for the average person to follow.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phys'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables, with some vowel reduction occurring in the unstressed syllables.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. phys — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
hyper-
Greek origin, meaning 'over,' 'above,' 'excessive'. Prefix indicating exceeding or going beyond.
meta-phys
Greek origin, 'meta-' meaning 'beyond,' 'after,' 'about'; 'phys-' meaning 'nature,' 'physical'. Root denoting a change of state or going beyond the natural world.
-ical
Latin origin, meaning 'relating to,' 'of the nature of'. Suffix forming adjectives.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after consonants surrounded by vowels.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The word's length and complex morphology present a challenge for syllabification.
- The presence of multiple schwa sounds in unstressed syllables can lead to variations in pronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.