ultraapologetic
Syllables
ul-tra-a-pol-o-get-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trə.ə.ˈpɑl.ə.dʒe.tɪk/
Stress
0010011
Morphemes
ultra- + apolog- + -etic
The word 'ultra-apologetic' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-a-pol-o-get-ic. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'apolog-', and the suffix '-etic'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-po-'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely apologetic; excessively expressing regret or remorse.
“He was ultra-apologetic for his rude behavior.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('-po-').
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. a — Open syllable, single vowel (schwa).. pol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. o — Open syllable, single vowel (schwa).. get — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Vowel Teams
Vowel teams are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- Potential for slight variations in the pronunciation of 'ultra' (e.g., /ˈʌltrə/).
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