hyperconscientious
Syllables
hy-per-con-sci-en-ti-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒnʃɪənʃəs/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
hyper- + conscientious
Hyperconscientious is a seven-syllable adjective with stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'hyper-' and the root 'conscientious'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster preservation.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively or abnormally conscientious.
“He was a hyperconscientious student, always double-checking his work.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('en'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. con — Closed syllable.. sci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. en — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable.. ous — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around the vowel when flanked by consonants.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'sci' cluster is treated as a single unit due to pronunciation.
- The length of the word and complex consonant clusters require careful consideration.
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