overcapitalisation
Syllables
o-ver-cap-i-tal-i-sa-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
over- + capital- + -isation
The word 'overcapitalisation' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-cap-i-tal-i-sa-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'capital-', and the suffix '-isation'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tal'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act of investing too much capital in a particular venture or industry, leading to inefficiency and potential financial problems.
“The economic crisis was partly caused by widespread overcapitalisation in the housing market.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tal') in 'capitalisation'.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cap — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tal — Open syllable, vowel sound.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. sa — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel between two consonants, it is usually divided between the consonants.
- British English spelling '-isation' vs. American English '-ization'.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'over' to a schwa /ə/ in some accents.
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