superabstractness
Syllables
su-per-ab-stract-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəræbˈstræktnəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
super- + abstract + -ness
The word 'superabstractness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-ab-stract-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'abstract', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ab'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely abstract; a high degree of conceptual remoteness from concrete reality.
“The artist's work was characterized by a profound superabstractness, defying easy interpretation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ab'). The stress pattern is influenced by the root word 'abstract' and general English stress rules.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable. per — Closed syllable. ab — Closed syllable, stressed. stract — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
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