superindifferently
Syllables
su-per-in-dif-fer-ent-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈdɪfərəntli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
super- + indiffer- + -ently
The word 'superindifferently' is syllabified as su-per-in-dif-fer-ent-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('dif'). It's an adverb formed from the Latin root 'indifferens' with the prefixes 'super-' and the suffix '-ently'. Syllable division follows the vowel-consonant rule, with considerations for potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that shows a lack of interest, concern, or preference; impassively.
“He listened to the news superindifferently, showing no sign of emotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('dif' in 'differently'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dif — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. fer — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ent — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-C Rule
Every vowel sound followed by a consonant generally forms a syllable.
Consonant-Le Rule
When a consonant is between two vowels, it usually goes with the second vowel.
Complex Onset/Coda Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
- The 'super-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /sʊpər/.
- Vowel reduction is common in unstressed syllables, potentially affecting the pronunciation of 'u' in 'super' and vowels in 'indifferently'.
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