superprecariously
Syllables
su-per-pre-car-i-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərprɪˈkeɪriəsli/
Stress
0101110
Morphemes
super- + precarious + -ly
The word 'superprecariously' is a seven-syllable adverb formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'precarious', and the suffix '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is extremely uncertain, unstable, or dangerous.
“The ladder was positioned superprecariously on the steep slope.”
“He balanced superprecariously on the edge of the roof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable (/ˈkeɪri/), secondary stress on the first syllable (/suː/).
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel sound. per — Closed syllable, vowel sound. pre — Open syllable, vowel sound. car — Closed syllable, diphthong. i — Open syllable, vowel sound. ous — Closed syllable, vowel sound. ly — Closed syllable, vowel sound
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before and after consonants between vowels.
Single Vowel
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes and the intensifier prefix contribute to its structure.
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