ultraenthusiastic
Syllables
ul-tra-en-thu-si-as-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
ultra- + enthusi- + -astic
The word 'ultraenthusiastic' is divided into seven syllables: ul-tra-en-thu-si-as-tic. It consists of the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'enthusi-', and the suffix '-astic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thu'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely enthusiastic; showing a very high level of excitement and passion.
“She was an ultraenthusiastic supporter of the team.”
“His ultraenthusiastic response surprised everyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thu'). The stress pattern is ˌʌltrəɛnθjuːziˈæstɪk.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tra — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by vowel.. en — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. thu — Open syllable, consonant followed by diphthong. Potential schwa reduction.. si — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. as — Closed syllable, vowel followed by voiced fricative.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Liquid Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel followed by a liquid consonant (l, r).
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (tr, st, etc.) are generally kept together within a syllable.
Vowel-Nasal Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel followed by a nasal consonant (m, n, ng).
Consonant-Diphthong Rule
Syllables are often divided before a diphthong.
Consonant-Vowel Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided before a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity. Potential schwa reduction in 'thusi' in some dialects.
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