hyperconsciousness
Syllables
hy-per-con-scious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
hyper- + conscious + -ness
The word 'hyperconsciousness' is divided into five syllables: hy-per-con-scious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'conscious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An exaggerated or excessive awareness of oneself, one's feelings, or one's surroundings.
“His hyperconsciousness about his appearance made him self-conscious in social situations.”
“The artist's hyperconsciousness of detail resulted in a remarkably realistic painting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (con-). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable (hy-).
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel sound /aɪ/.. per — Open syllable, schwa sound /ə/.. con — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ɒ/ followed by consonant /n/.. sci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ʃ/ followed by vowel /ə/.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ə/ followed by consonant /s/.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ə/ followed by consonant /s/
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster (CC)
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters when they occur between vowels.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are divided between vowels.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation and influences syllable division.
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