superthouroughness
Syllables
su-per-thou-rough-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˈθɜːroʊnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
super- + thorough + -ness
The word 'superthoroughness' is divided into five syllables: su-per-thou-rough-ness. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'thorough', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rough'). The syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel teams, consonant-le rules, and prefix/suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely thorough; meticulousness to a very high degree.
“Her superthoroughness ensured that no detail was overlooked.”
“The investigation was praised for its superthoroughness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rough'). The first three and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
su — Open, unstressed syllable.. per — Closed, unstressed syllable.. thou — Open, unstressed syllable.. rough — Closed, stressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Team Division
The 'ou' in 'thorough' forms a vowel team, creating a syllable boundary.
Consonant-Le Rule
The 'r' in 'super' and 'thorough' influences the preceding vowel, creating a syllable boundary.
Prefix/Suffix Division
The prefix 'super-' and suffix '-ness' are clearly demarcated.
- The 'ough' sequence in 'thorough' could potentially lead to mispronunciation, but the standard pronunciation dictates /θɜːroʊ/.
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