supercommercially
Syllables
su-per-com-mer-cial-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərkoʊˈmɜːrʃəli/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
super- + commerc- + ially
The word 'supercommercially' is divided into six syllables: su-per-com-mer-cial-ly. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'commerc-', and the suffix '-ially'. Primary stress falls on the 'cial' syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner relating to or characteristic of extensive commercial activity; on a large commercial scale.
“The product was advertised supercommercially during the Super Bowl.”
“The company operates supercommercially, with branches in every major city.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'cial'. Secondary stress falls on the syllable 'su'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. per — Open syllable, part of the prefix, lightly stressed.. com — Closed syllable, part of the root, lightly stressed.. mer — Closed syllable, part of the root, lightly stressed.. cial — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster, primary stress.. ly — Open syllable, adverbial suffix, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The 'per' in 'super' could be considered a weak syllable, but is linked to 'su' due to stress.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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