suprasegmental Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌsuːp.ɹə.sɛɡˈmɛn.təl/
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Suprasegmental as a Noun
1
An effect on speech, such as length, stress, tone, and phonation type, that extends over more than one segment of sounds.
Suprasegmental as an Adjective
1
Of or relating to a suprasegmental.
2
More than a segment.
Word Forms & Grammar
suprasegmental (plural suprasegmentals)
suprasegmental (not comparable)
Origin of Suprasegmental
From supra- + segmental.
Suprasegmental in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌsuːp.ɹə.sɛɡˈmɛn.təl/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Meaning | An effect on speech, such as length, stress, tone, and phonation type, that extends over more than one… |
| Plural | suprasegmentals |
How to Pronounce Suprasegmental
Suprasegmental is pronounced /ˌsuːp.ɹə.sɛɡˈmɛn.təl/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (mɛn).