superintendencies
Syllables
su-per-in-ten-den-cies
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənsiz/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
super- + intend + -encies
The word 'superintendencies' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-ten-den-cies. It's a noun formed from the root 'intend' with the prefixes 'super-' and suffixes '-ence' and '-ies'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-initial and consonant-final rules, with a pronunciation exception for the 'c' before 'i'.
Definitions
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The plural form of superintendency, referring to the duties, authority, or jurisdiction of a superintendent; or the collective body of superintendents.
“The school board discussed the various superintendencies within the district.”
“She has experience in multiple superintendencies across the state.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/tɛn/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/suː/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Closed syllable, consonant-final. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant-final. ten — Closed syllable, consonant-final. den — Closed syllable, consonant-final. cies — Closed syllable, consonant-final
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Vowel-Initial Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending with a consonant are separated.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ before 'i' in the final syllable is a common exception.
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