superpigmentation
Syllables
su-per-pig-men-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌpɪɡmənˈteɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + pigment- + -ation
Superpigmentation is a six-syllable noun (su-per-pig-men-ta-tion) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns, and its morphemic structure is clear (super- + pigment- + -ation).
Definitions
- 1
The excessive production of melanin, resulting in dark spots or patches on the skin.
“Sun exposure can lead to superpigmentation.”
“The dermatologist recommended a cream to treat her superpigmentation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ta' in 'ta-tion'). The first, second, third, fourth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Closed syllable, consonant-final. pig — Closed syllable, consonant-final. men — Closed syllable, consonant-final. ta — Open syllable, diphthong-initial. tion — Closed syllable, consonant-final
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Diphthong-Initial Syllable
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- The word does not contain any unusual consonant clusters.
- The suffix '-tion' is a common and predictable element, simplifying syllabification.
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