superimpersonally
Syllables
su-per-im-per-son-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪmˈpɜːrsənəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
super- + person + -ally
The word 'superimpersonally' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-im-per-son-al-ly. It is an adverb formed from the root 'person' with the prefixes 'super-' and 'im-' and the suffix '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('per'). Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is completely lacking in personal feeling or involvement; without regard for individual personalities.
“The report was written superimpersonally, avoiding any subjective opinions.”
“The judge remained superimpersonally neutral throughout the trial.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('per'). The first, second, fifth, and seventh syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. im — Closed syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, stressed.. son — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset Rule
Consonant sounds preceding a vowel typically belong to the same syllable.
Coda Rule
Consonant sounds following a vowel can form a syllable coda (ending).
Maximizing Onsets
When possible, consonants are assigned to the following vowel to create an onset.
- The 'im-' prefix forms a separate syllable due to the following vowel.
- The combination of 'person' and '-ally' is a common pattern in English adverb formation.
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