superdemonstration
Syllables
su-per-de-mon-stra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
super- + demon- + -stration
The word 'superdemonstration' is divided into six syllables: su-per-de-mon-stra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'demon-', and the suffix '-stration'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A demonstration that is exceptionally large, impressive, or forceful.
“The rally was a superdemonstration of public support.”
“The company staged a superdemonstration of its new technology.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-tion' suffix and a prefix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable.. mon — Closed, stressed syllable.. stra — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The prefix 'super-' does not cause vowel reduction in this case.
- Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation may affect syllable boundary clarity.
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