superabomination
Syllables
su-per-a-bo-mi-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəræbɑːmɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + abom- + -ation
Superabomination is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'na'. It's built from the Latin prefix 'super-', root 'abom-', and suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with no major exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
Something extremely abhorrent or disgusting; a particularly egregious offense or wickedness.
“The politician's actions were a superabomination in the eyes of the public.”
“The environmental disaster was a superabomination, leaving lasting scars on the landscape.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by two consonants.. a — Open syllable, single vowel.. bo — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
V-C
A syllable typically ends with a consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
V-CC
A syllable can end with a consonant cluster when a vowel is followed by two consonants.
V
A single vowel can form a syllable on its own.
- The uncommon sequence '-abom-' might lead to slight pronunciation variations.
- Vowel quality in stressed syllables can vary based on regional accents.
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