supernaturalistic
Syllables
su-per-nat-u-ral-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌnæʧərəlˈɪstɪk/
Stress
0100111
Morphemes
super- + natur- + -istic
Supernaturalistic is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's formed from the prefix super-, the root natur-, and the suffixes -al and -istic. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or resembling the supernatural; characterized by or believing in supernatural phenomena.
“The novel explored supernaturalistic themes of ghosts and spirits.”
“Her beliefs were deeply supernaturalistic.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('is'), influenced by the -istic suffix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound /uː/. per — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ər/. nat — Open syllable, vowel sound /æ/. u — Open syllable, vowel sound /uː/. ral — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ər/. is — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/. tic — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ɪ/
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, the syllable division often separates the vowels.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, meaning syllable durations are adjusted to accommodate stressed syllables.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes make syllabification slightly more complex.
- Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in 'super' to /sʊpər/.
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