superindividualism
Syllables
su-per-in-di-vi-du-al-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəlɪzəm/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
super- + individual + -ism
Superindividualism is a seven-syllable noun (su-per-in-di-vi-du-al-ism) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', root 'individual', and suffix '-ism', and its syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The belief that the collective good is more important than individual rights or freedoms, often to an extreme degree.
“The regime promoted a philosophy of superindividualism, suppressing dissent in the name of national unity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('du'). The 'super-' prefix receives secondary stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. du — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the syllable division often occurs within the cluster.
- The length and morphological complexity of the word.
- The potential for slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The consistent stress pattern despite the prefix and suffix.
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