superintellectual
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-al
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˌtɛl.ɪkˈtjuː.əl/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + intellect + -ual
Superintellectual is a seven-syllable adjective (su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-al) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing syllables based on onset-rime and CVC patterns. It's derived from Latin roots and functions as an adjective describing exceptional intelligence.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely intelligent; characterized by a high level of intellectual ability.
“She was a superintellectual student who excelled in all her classes.”
“His superintellectual approach to the problem was impressive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel'). The stress pattern is indicative of the word's morphological structure, emphasizing the root.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable. per — Closed syllable. in — Closed syllable. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable. al — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
When a syllable contains a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant, it is typically divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
Glide-Vowel
Syllables containing glides (like /j/ or /w/) are often divided before the vowel.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complex syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon but doesn't alter the core syllabic structure.
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