overappreciativeness
Syllables
o-ver-ap-pre-ci-a-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌæprɪˈʃieɪtɪvnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
over- + appreciate + -ness
The word 'overappreciativeness' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-ap-pre-ci-a-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'appreciate', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of excessively valuing or being grateful for something.
“Her overappreciativeness was touching, but slightly overwhelming.”
“The team's overappreciativeness for the small victory was endearing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pre' in 'appreciate').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. ap-pre — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. ci-a — Closed syllable followed by an open syllable.. tive — Closed syllable followed by an open syllable.. ness — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.
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