hypercriticalness
Syllables
hy-per-crit-i-cal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl̩nəs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hyper- + crit- + -icalness
The word 'hypercriticalness' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-crit-i-cal-ness. It's a noun formed from a Greek prefix, Latin root, and English suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively and severely critical.
“Her hypercriticalness made it difficult to have a constructive conversation.”
“The critic's hypercriticalness was legendary.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cal'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'aɪ'. per — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ə'. crit — Closed syllable, onset 'kr', rime 'ɪt'. i — Open syllable, vowel only. cal — Closed syllable, onset 'k', rime 'æl'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'critical' is a feature of GB English pronunciation.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'hyper' to /hə/ by some speakers.
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