hypersensitiveness
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-ti-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈsensɪtɪvnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -i-tive-ness
The word 'hypersensitiveness' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-sen-si-ti-ve-ness. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-i-tive-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or excessive sensitivity; an exaggerated reaction to stimuli.
“Her hypersensitiveness to criticism made it difficult for her to accept feedback.”
“The patient's hypersensitiveness to light required special eyewear.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sensɪ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/haɪ/). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. ve — Open syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV) Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound preceded by a consonant sound.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally considered closed.
Open Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally considered open.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The connecting vowel '-i-' is crucial for separating the root from the suffixes.
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