hyperexcitability
Syllables
hy-per-ex-cit-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɪkˌsaɪtəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
hyper- + excite + -ability
The word 'hyperexcitability' is syllabified as hy-per-ex-cit-a-bil-i-ty, with primary stress on 'bil'. It comprises the prefix 'hyper-', root 'excite', and suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns. The word functions as a noun denoting excessive excitement.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being excessively excited or easily stimulated.
“The child's hyperexcitability made it difficult to focus in class.”
“Symptoms included insomnia and hyperexcitability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. per — Closed syllable. ex — Closed syllable. cit — Closed syllable, diphthong. a — Open syllable, schwa. bil — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable. ty — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The initial 'hyp-' cluster is a common prefix and doesn't disrupt standard syllable division.
- The '-ability' suffix is a well-defined morphological unit and is consistently syllabified.
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