superdomineering
Syllables
su-per-do-mi-neer-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərdoʊmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
super- + domin- + -eer-ing
The word 'superdomineering' is divided into six syllables: su-per-do-mi-neer-ing. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'domin-', and the suffixes '-eer' and '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('nir'). Syllable division follows the standard English rules of dividing after vowels and before subsequent vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively or arrogantly domineering; controlling or bullying in an overbearing way.
“His superdomineering attitude alienated his colleagues.”
“She was known for her superdomineering personality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('nir'). Secondary stress on 'super'. The first syllable 'su' is unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. do — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. neer — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal consonant.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant-C Rule
Syllables are divided before the second vowel when a vowel is followed by a consonant and another vowel.
- The 'super-' prefix could potentially be considered a single syllable, but dividing it into 'su-' and 'per-' reflects the natural pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but not the overall division.
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