ultraauspicious
The word 'ultra-auspicious' is divided into five syllables: ul-tra-aus-pi-cious. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'auspici-', and the suffix '-ous'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pi'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for diphthongs and common suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely favorable; very lucky or promising.
“The timing of the deal was ultra-auspicious, leading to record profits.”
“It was an ultra-auspicious occasion, filled with joy and celebration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pi'). The first syllable ('ul') and the final syllable ('cious') are unstressed.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, initial syllable.. tra — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. aus — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. pi — Open syllable.. cious — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel surrounded by consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within the same syllable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes are often kept together as a single syllable.
- The 'au' diphthong in 'auspicious' requires consideration as a single vowel sound.
- The 'cious' ending is a common exception to the typical consonant-vowel syllable division.
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