superadmirableness
Syllables
su-per-ad-mi-ra-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərædmaɪrəblnəs/
Stress
0101000
Morphemes
super- + admir- + -able-ness
The word 'superadmirableness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-ad-mi-ra-ble-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with English suffixes, denoting a high degree of admirable quality.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely admirable; excessive admiration.
“The artist's superadmirableness was evident in the emotional depth of her work.”
“His superadmirableness for his mentor was well-known.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mi'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open, unstressed syllable.. per — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ad — Closed, unstressed syllable.. mi — Open, primary stressed syllable.. ra — Open, unstressed syllable.. ble — Closed, unstressed syllable with syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the syllable containing a diphthong or a long vowel.
- The '-able-ness' suffixation can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but vowel sounds delineate syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality in unstressed syllables.
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