hypersentimental
Syllables
hy-per-sen-ti-men-tal
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpəsenˈtɪmentəl/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
hyper- + sent- + -iment-al
The word 'hypersentimental' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-sen-ti-men-tal. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sent-', and the Latin-derived suffixes '-iment-' and '-al'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with consideration for schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively or affectedly sentimental.
“Her hypersentimental reaction to the film surprised everyone.”
“He found the poem to be rather hypersentimental.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈtɪ/). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. men — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tal — Closed syllable, schwa followed by a consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The schwa sound (/ə/) in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English.
- The prefix 'hyper-' is often treated as a separate syllable.
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