superintelligent
Syllables
su-per-in-tel-li-gent
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
super- + intel- + -ligent
The word 'superintelligent' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-tel-li-gent. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'intel-', and the suffix '-ligent'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('in'). Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Exceptionally highly intelligent; possessing intelligence far exceeding that of normal humans.
“The AI developed a superintelligent algorithm.”
“She was described as a superintelligent child.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('in'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Closed syllable, reduced vowel sound (schwa).. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. tel — Closed syllable.. li — Open syllable.. gent — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., su-per).
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllables are often divided before the second consonant in a VCC pattern (e.g., in-tel).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables (e.g., su).
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables (e.g., gent).
- The word's length and consonant clusters require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Vowel reduction in the second syllable (/pər/) is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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