superthankfulness
Syllables
su-per-thank-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˈθæŋkfʊlnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
super- + thank + -fulness
The word 'superthankfulness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-thank-ful-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'thank', and the suffix '-fulness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thank'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely grateful; intense thankfulness.
“Her superthankfulness was evident in the heartfelt letter she wrote.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('thank'). The first two syllables ('su' and 'per') are unstressed, and the last two ('ful' and 'ness') are also unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. thank — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end, stressed.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The reduction of the 'u' in 'super' to a schwa /ə/ is a common phonetic phenomenon in unstressed syllables in English.
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