supersensibleness
Syllables
su-per-sen-si-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˈsɛnsɪbl̩nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
super- + sensible + -ness
The word 'supersensibleness' is divided into six syllables: su-per-sen-si-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'sensible', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sen'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the presence of a syllabic 'l'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being extremely or excessively sensitive.
“Her supersensibleness made it difficult for her to navigate social situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sen'). The stress pattern is influenced by the presence of the 'super-' prefix and the '-ness' suffix.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. sen — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, contains a short 'i' sound.. ble — Syllable with a syllabic consonant /l/.. ness — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but not necessarily between vowels.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can form a syllable nucleus.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables and can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a relatively common feature of English phonology.
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