superappreciation
Syllables
su-per-ap-pre-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpəræprɪˈʃiːeɪʃən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
super- + appreciate + -tion
The word 'superappreciation' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-ap-pre-ci-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'appreciate', and the suffix '-tion'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-coda, consonant-cluster, and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or very great appreciation.
“Her superappreciation for their help was evident in her heartfelt letter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (pre). The stress pattern is typical for words with the -tion suffix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ap — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. 'c' pronounced as /ʃ/.. a — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable, suffix -tion.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like -tion form separate syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'ci' as /ʃi/ is a common English phonetic rule.
- The stress pattern is typical for words with the -tion suffix.
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