superdreadnought
Syllables
su-per-dread-nou-ght
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˈdrɛdnɔːt/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
super- + dread- + nought
The word 'superdreadnought' is divided into five syllables: su-per-dread-nou-ght. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old English roots, and primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dread'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-based division rules, with some historical and phonetic exceptions.
Definitions
- 1
A battleship of a class built in the early 20th century, larger and more heavily armed than its predecessors.
“The superdreadnought was a symbol of naval power.”
“Superdreadnoughts dominated the seas for decades.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dread'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, schwa reduction possible.. dread — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. nou — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. ght — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, /t/ may be glottalized.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally considered closed.
- The 'dread' + 'nought' combination is a historical compound.
- The vowel in 'nought' is pronounced /ɔː/, which is not typical for that spelling in modern English.
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