overapprehensiveness
Syllables
over-ap-pre-hen-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvərˌæprɪˈhen.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
over + apprehend + ness
The word 'overapprehensiveness' is divided into six syllables: over-ap-pre-hen-sive-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'apprehend', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows VCV and CV rules, considering morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively anxious or fearful.
“Her overapprehensiveness prevented her from enjoying the trip.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen').
Syllables
over — Open syllable, weak stress.. ap — Closed syllable, weak stress.. pre — Closed syllable, weak stress.. hen — Closed syllable, primary stress.. sive — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are divided between vowels when a word has a VCV pattern.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often formed around a consonant followed by a vowel.
Morphemic Boundaries
Complex words are divided based on morphemic boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'over' syllable.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to mispronunciation.
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