superphysicalness
Syllables
su-per-phys-i-cal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌfɪzɪˈkælnəs/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
super- + phys- + -ical
The word 'superphysicalness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-phys-i-cal-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'phys-', and the suffixes '-ical' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with consideration for the consonant cluster /fɪz/.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being beyond the physical; relating to or resembling something that transcends the material world.
“The mystics sought a state of superphysicalness through meditation.”
“Her belief in the superphysicalness of the soul comforted her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/i/) due to the influence of the suffix '-ness' and syllable weight.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. phys — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided between vowels and consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The consonant cluster /fɪz/ requires acknowledgement.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the suffix '-ness' and syllable weight.
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