superficialités
Syllables
su-per-fi-ci-a-li-tés
Pronunciation
/sy.pɛʁ.fi.sja.li.te/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
super- + fici- + -al-
The word 'superficialités' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-fi-ci-a-li-tés. It consists of the Latin prefix 'super-', the root 'fici-', and the suffixes '-al-' and '-ités'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Qualities or characteristics that are shallow, not deep or thorough.
Superficialities
“Elle ne s'intéresse qu'aux superficialités de la vie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('li').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. per — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. fi — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. ci — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. a — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. li — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.. tés — Open syllable, vowel as nucleus.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to maximize their onsets (initial consonant sounds).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
- The 'super-' prefix is often pronounced with a reduced vowel /sy/.
- The 'ci' sequence is a common syllable division in French.
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