superobstinateness
Syllables
su-per-ob-sti-na-te-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərɒbˈstɪneɪtnəs/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
super- + obstinate + -ness
The word 'superobstinateness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-ob-sti-na-te-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'obstinate', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ob'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely stubborn or unyielding.
“His superobstinateness made any negotiation impossible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ob'). The stress pattern is ˌsuːpərɒbˈstɪneɪtnəs.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ob — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. sti — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. na — Open syllable, diphthong.. te — Open syllable, diphthong.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The stress pattern is key to accurate division.
- The 'ob-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable unit.
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