superintellectuals
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-als
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˌtɛl.ɪkˈtjuː.əlz/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + intellect + -ual
The word 'superintellectuals' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-in-tel-lec-tu-als. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'intellect', and the suffixes '-ual' and '-s'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel'). Syllable division follows standard Onset-Rime and Glide-Vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
People who engage in complex and abstract thought; highly educated and cultured individuals.
“The superintellectuals debated the philosophical implications of quantum physics.”
“A group of superintellectuals gathered at the conference.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tel'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable. per — Open syllable. in — Closed syllable, vowel reduction possible. tel — Closed syllable. lec — Closed syllable. tu — Open syllable, glide-vowel combination. als — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and the vowel-containing rime.
Glide-Vowel
Grouping glides (like /j/) with the following vowel into a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in the 'in' syllable is possible but not obligatory.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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