hyperreverential
Syllables
hy-per-re-ve-ren-tial
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
hyper- + rever- + -ential
The word 'hyperreverential' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-re-ve-ren-tial. It consists of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'rever-', and the Latin suffix '-ential'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ren'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and CVC division.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively or demonstratively respectful; showing exaggerated reverence.
“His hyperreverential attitude towards the CEO was unsettling.”
“She adopted a hyperreverential tone when speaking to her elders.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ren'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. ve — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ren — Closed syllable.. tial — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a single vowel, it is typically divided after the vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Division
Syllables with a CVC structure are often divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
- The 'r' sound following the vowel in 'reverential' can cause vowel coloring or reduction.
- The prefix 'hyper-' can sometimes be pronounced with reduced vowel quality.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may affect the precise phonetic realization of the word.
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