hypersensitivity
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈsensɪtɪvɪti/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ity
Hypersensitivity is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sens-', and the Latin suffix '-ity'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and bridge syllables.
Definitions
- 1
An exaggerated or overreaction of the senses, especially to stimuli.
“She suffered from a hypersensitivity to light.”
“The patient displayed a hypersensitivity to certain medications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sen'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. sen — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable, bridge syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. vi — Closed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often end in a consonant when followed by a vowel.
Bridge Syllables
Syllables like '-si-' can act as bridges between morphemes.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The schwa sound in 'hyper' is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
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