supersagaciousness
Syllables
su-per-sa-ga-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌsæɡˈeɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
super- + sagacious + -ness
The word 'supersagaciousness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-sa-ga-cious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'sagacious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cious'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and morpheme boundary rules, with the exception of the /ʃ/ pronunciation of the 'ci' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being extremely wise or insightful; profound sagacity.
“Her supersagaciousness allowed her to navigate the complex political landscape with ease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cious'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the final syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ga — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cious — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel. 'ci' digraph pronounced /ʃ/.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a vowel. Common noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, division often happens to maintain pronounceable syllable onsets and codas.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- The 'ci' digraph in 'sagacious' is pronounced /ʃ/, which is a common exception to typical vowel-consonant division.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful application of syllable division rules.
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