superremuneration
Syllables
su-per-re-mu-ne-ra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌremjuːnəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
super- + remuner- + -ation
The word 'superremuneration' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-re-mu-ne-ra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'remuner-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or extraordinary payment or reward.
“The executives received a substantial superremuneration package.”
“Concerns were raised about the superremuneration of top management.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('reɪ'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('suː').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Closed syllable, reduced vowel sound.. re — Closed syllable, clear vowel sound.. mu — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ne — Open syllable, diphthong.. ra — Open syllable, schwa sound.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
When a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern, syllables are typically divided between the vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant that is followed by a vowel.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but it adheres to standard English syllabification rules.
- The 'tion' ending is a common suffix with predictable syllabification.
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