semihyperbolical
Syllables
se-mi-hy-per-bo-li-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmihaɪpərˈbɑlɪkəl/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
semi- + hyperbol- + -ical
The word 'semihyperbolical' is a seven-syllable adjective divided as se-mi-hy-per-bo-li-cal, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek roots and means 'characterized by exaggeration'.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or exhibiting exaggeration; excessively hyperbolic.
“His semihyperbolical claims about his achievements were met with skepticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('bɑ'). The first and fourth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mi — Open syllable.. hy — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. per — Open syllable.. bo — Open syllable.. li — Open syllable.. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Diphthong Rule
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- The word is relatively uncommon.
- The 'hy' digraph is treated as a single onset.
- The final '-ical' is a common suffix with consistent syllabification.
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