supersesquitertial
Syllables
su-per-ses-qui-ter-tial
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌsɛskwiˈtɜːrʃəl/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
super- + tert- + -ial
The word 'supersesquitertial' is divided into six syllables (su-per-ses-qui-ter-tial) based on vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets. It's a complex adjective of Latin origin with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Its unusual morphemic structure makes it a relatively rare word in English.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or containing one and a half thirds; equivalent to one and a half times the third part.
“The supersesquitertial portion of the land was allocated for agricultural use.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tɜːr').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. per — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. qui — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. ter — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tial — Closed syllable, consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Coda Formation Rule
Consonants following the vowel nucleus form the coda of the syllable.
- The word's length and unusual morphemic structure make it an exception to common English word patterns.
- The 'sesqui-' root is rarely encountered outside specialized vocabulary.
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