superpatriotisms
Syllables
su-per-pa-tri-o-tisms
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪzəmz/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
super- + patriot + isms
The word 'superpatriotisms' is divided into six syllables: su-per-pa-tri-o-tisms. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). It's a noun formed from the Latin prefix 'super-', the Greek/Latin root 'patriot', and the Greek/English suffix '-isms'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or excessive patriotism; fervent or exaggerated devotion to one's country.
“The politician was accused of appealing to superpatriotisms to gain support.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pa'). The stress pattern is typical for words with a prefix and a multi-syllabic root.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound is long.. per — Closed syllable, vowel sound is reduced (schwa).. pa — Open syllable, diphthong.. tri — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. tisms — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible, but this is limited by the need to maintain valid syllable structures.
- The initial 'super-' prefix is a common element and doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
- The overall structure is typical for English words with Latinate roots and Germanic suffixes.
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