superexpressively
Syllables
su-per-ex-pres-sive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
super- + express + -ive/-ly
Superexpressively is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with prefixes and suffixes forming separate syllables. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', root 'express', and suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is extremely or excessively expressive.
“She reacted superexpressively to the news, bursting into tears.”
“He described the experience superexpressively, using dramatic gestures and a loud voice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('per').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable.. ex — Closed syllable.. pres — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sive — Closed syllable.. ly — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the provided division aligns with standard US English pronunciation.
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