superrighteousness
Syllables
su-per-right-eous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˈraɪtʃəsnes/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
super- + righteous + -ness
The word 'superrighteousness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-right-eous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'righteous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('eous'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or excessive righteousness; exaggerated virtue.
“His superrighteousness was off-putting to those who preferred humility.”
“She displayed a level of superrighteousness that bordered on self-importance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('eous'). The stress pattern follows polysyllabic word stress rules, with the 'ious' ending attracting stress.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. right — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. eous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Stress is on this syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant followed by schwa.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Diphthong-C Rule
Syllables can end with a diphthong followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllable division favors creating syllables with onsets (initial consonant sounds).
- The 'ious' sequence can be a point of variation, but is generally treated as a single unit in US English.
- Stress placement can be influenced by morphological factors and lexical exceptions.
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