superexceptional
Syllables
su-per-ex-cep-tion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
super- + except- + -ional
The word 'superexceptional' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ex-cep-tion-al. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'except-', and the suffix '-ional'. The primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely exceptional; surpassing the usual or expected level of excellence.
“Her talent was superexceptional, setting her apart from her peers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable (/ˈsɛpʃən/). The first syllable is unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'uː'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'ər'. ex — Closed syllable, onset 'ɛk', nucleus 's'. cep — Closed syllable, onset 'sɛp', nucleus 'p'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ', nucleus 'ən'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'əl'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Allowing consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
- The syllabification of 'super-' and '-tion' are standard and follow common English patterns.
- The 'excep-' root is less common, but the syllabification is consistent with similar roots.
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