overapprehension
Syllables
o-ver-ap-pre-hen-sion
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvəræprɪˈhenʃən/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
over- + apprehend + -ion
The word 'overapprehension' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ap-pre-hen-sion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'apprehend', and the suffix '-ion'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated apprehension; undue anxiety.
“His overapprehension about the exam led to sleepless nights.”
“The patient's overapprehension hindered the therapeutic process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hen'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('o').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ap — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. pre — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. hen — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. sion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Pattern
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters following a vowel.
Consonant Cluster After Vowel
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters following a vowel.
- The 'ppr' sequence in 'apprehension' requires careful consideration, but the vowel sound dictates the separation.
- No significant exceptions to standard GB English syllabification rules are present.
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