supergratification
Syllables
su-per-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌɡrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + grat- + -ification
The word 'supergratification' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-gra-ti-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'grat-', and the suffix '-ification'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'ca'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or excessive gratitude; a state of being overwhelmingly pleased or thankful.
“Her act of kindness evoked a feeling of supergratification in the recipient.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, 'ca', making it the most prominent syllable in the word.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. gra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, primary stress.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is stress-timed, influencing syllable prominence.
- The prefix 'super-' is typically unstressed.
- The suffix '-ification' follows predictable syllabification patterns.
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