obsequiousnesses
Syllables
ob-se-qui-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/əbˌsiːkwiˈəs.nəs.ɪz/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
ob + sequi + ous
The word 'obsequiousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ness-es. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning excessive flattery. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with the 'ious' sequence remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive eagerness to please or obey.
“His obsequiousnesses were off-putting to those who valued genuine interaction.”
“The court was filled with the obsequiousnesses of those seeking favor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('ob').
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, stressed.. se — Open syllable, unstressed.. qui — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, they are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
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Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The 'ious' sequence is a common point of variation, but 'ious' division is more common in GB English.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of all syllable division rules.
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