superdemocratically
Syllables
su-per-de-mo-cra-ti-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌdɛməˈkrætɪkəli/
Stress
00001000
Morphemes
super- + democrat- + -ically
The word 'superdemocratically' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-de-mo-cra-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'democrat-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with stress adhering to the penultimate stress pattern for words ending in '-ically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characteristic of or relating to democracy; in a democratic way; extremely democratically.
“The decision was made superdemocratically, with input from every member.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'), following the penultimate stress rule for words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
su — Open, unstressed syllable.. per — Open, unstressed syllable.. de — Open, unstressed syllable.. mo — Open, unstressed syllable.. cra — Open, unstressed syllable.. ti — Open, stressed syllable.. cal — Open, unstressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Words ending in '-ically' typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The prefix 'super-' could potentially be separated, but combining it with 'per' is more natural.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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