superindependence
Syllables
su-per-in-de-pen-dence
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + independent + -ence
The word 'superindependence' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-de-pen-dence. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'independent', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely or exceptionally independent.
“Her superindependence was both admirable and isolating.”
“He valued superindependence above all else.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (/pɛn/), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel.. per — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. in — Closed syllable, short vowel.. de — Open syllable, short vowel.. pen — Closed syllable, short vowel.. dence — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end in vowels. When a vowel is followed by a consonant, a syllable break occurs.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if possible, following the vowel.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed. This influences vowel quality.
- The schwa vowel in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic reduction.
- The 'nd' cluster is a permissible syllable onset in English.
- Stress placement is influenced by the morphemic structure and suffixation.
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