hypersuggestible
Syllables
hy-per-sug-ges-ti-ble
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˈsʌdʒɛstɪbl̩/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
hyper- + suggest + -ible
Hypersuggestible is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns and recognizing the syllabic consonant in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely susceptible to suggestion; easily influenced.
“The patient was unusually hypersuggestible under hypnosis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sug'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the third syllable receives the strongest emphasis.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. per — Open syllable.. sug — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ges — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ti — Open syllable.. ble — Syllabic consonant, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically divide after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Syllables can divide within consonant clusters, maintaining the vowel-consonant relationship.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable on its own, particularly when following a vowel and lacking a following vowel.
- The syllabic 'l' in '-ble' requires recognizing its syllabic function.
- Consonant clusters 'sug-' and 'ges-' require careful consideration but are standard in English.
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