hypersensitizing
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-ti-zing
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəˈsensɪtaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ize/-ing
The word 'hypersensitizing' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-sen-si-ti-zing. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-ize' and '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. The syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles, with consideration for vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Causing someone to become excessively sensitive, especially emotionally or physically.
“The trauma was hypersensitizing her to any loud noises.”
“Hypersensitizing children to criticism can have lasting effects.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/sensɪtaɪzɪŋ/). The first and second syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. sen — Closed syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ti — Open syllable, diphthong.. zing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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