hypersusceptibility
Syllables
hy-per-su-scep-ti-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpə(r)səˈseptɪbɪlɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + suscept- + -ibility
The word 'hypersusceptibility' is divided into eight syllables (hy-per-su-scep-ti-bil-i-ty) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ti'). It comprises the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'suscept-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, with consideration for non-rhoticity and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme sensitivity; an excessive tendency to be emotionally or physically affected.
“Her hypersusceptibility made it difficult for her to cope with criticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa, optional 'r'.. su — Open syllable, schwa.. scep — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, schwa, vowel reduction.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-C-V
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the syllables are typically divided between the vowels.
Vowel-C
When a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable break usually occurs before the consonant.
CVC
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant structures generally form a single syllable.
C-V
Consonant-Vowel structures generally form a single syllable.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in 'r' pronunciation.
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