supercomprehension
Syllables
su-per-com-pre-hen-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌkɑmprɪˈhenʃən/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + comprehend + -ion
The word 'supercomprehension' is divided into six syllables: su-per-com-pre-hen-sion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffix '-ion'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pre'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
Exceptional or complete understanding; a level of comprehension exceeding the ordinary.
“Her supercomprehension of the material allowed her to excel in the course.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pre').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Closed syllable, reduced vowel sound (schwa).. com — Closed syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable.. sion — Closed syllable, 's' pronounced as /ʃ/.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
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Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Pronunciation of the 'sion' ending.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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