superintelligences
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-li-gences
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənsɪz/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
super- + intel- + -ligence
The word 'superintelligences' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-tel-li-gences. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'intel-', the suffix '-ligence', and the plural marker '-es'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely high levels of intelligence; intelligences surpassing the ordinary.
“The science fiction novel featured a race of beings possessing superintelligences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Closed syllable, consonant-final. in — Closed syllable, consonant-final. tel — Closed syllable, consonant-final. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial. gences — Closed syllable, consonant-final
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