hypersensibility
Syllables
hyp-er-sen-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈsensɪbɪlɪti/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ibility
Hypersensibility is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sens-', and the Latin suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for the syllabic 'r' and silent 'h'.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme sensitivity; excessive responsiveness to stimuli.
“Her hypersensibility to criticism made her avoid public speaking.”
“The patient's hypersensibility to light required darkened rooms.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third-to-last syllable (/sensɪˈbɪlɪti/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/ˈhaɪpə/).
Syllables
hyp — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. er — Syllabic consonant, schwa vowel.. sen — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. si — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. bil — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into initial consonant(s) (onset) and vowel + following consonants (rime).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain valid onsets and rimes.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Consonants like 'r' can function as syllable nuclei.
- Silent 'h' in 'hyper-'.
- Syllabic 'r' in 'er'.
- Complex stress pattern with secondary stress.
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