superprecariousness
Syllables
su-per-pre-car-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərprɪˈkeəriəsˌnɛs/
Stress
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Morphemes
super- + precarious + -ness
The word 'superprecariousness' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-pre-car-i-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'precarious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being extremely unstable, uncertain, or dangerous.
“The company faced a period of superprecariousness due to the economic downturn.”
“The superprecariousness of the situation demanded immediate action.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness' with a preceding heavier syllable.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. car — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, glide.. ous — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split based on pronounceability.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ness, unless a heavier syllable precedes it.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- The 'ious' sequence is a potential area for ambiguity.
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