supereffectiveness
Syllables
su-per-ef-fec-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
super- + effect- + -ive
Supereffectiveness is a noun meaning extreme effectiveness. It's syllabified as su-per-ef-fec-tive-ness, with stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely effective.
“The supereffectiveness of the new drug surprised the researchers.”
“Her supereffectiveness in managing the project was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fec'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second and fifth are secondary stressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ef — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. fec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable ends before the consonant.
Vowel-C Cluster Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable ends before the cluster.
- The repetition of the 'f' sound in 'fec' does not alter the standard syllable division rules.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes present a complex case, but standard rules apply consistently.
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