superaggravation
Syllables
su-per-ag-gra-va-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
super- + aggrav- + -ation
The word 'superaggravation' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ag-gra-va-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'aggrav-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ag'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of aggravating something to an extreme degree; excessive aggravation.
“His constant complaining was a source of superaggravation for everyone in the office.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ag'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'ər'. ag — Closed syllable, onset 'æ', coda 'ɡ'. gra — Open syllable, onset 'ɡ', vowel 'rə'. va — Open syllable, onset 'v', diphthong 'eɪ'. tion — Coda syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ən'
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Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a single syllable.
Diphthong
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) remain within a single syllable.
- The length of the word and the combination of Latinate morphemes create a complex structure, but the syllabification follows standard English rules without major exceptions.
- Potential reduction of /ər/ to /ə/ in 'per' but stress maintains clarity.
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