overdiversification
Syllables
o-ver-di-ver-si-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + divers- + -ification
The word 'overdiversification' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-di-ver-si-fi-ca-tion, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'over-', root 'divers-', and suffix '-ification'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of diversifying to an excessive or unnecessary degree.
“The company's overdiversification led to a loss of focus and declining profits.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ca' in 'ca-tion').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. di-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. si-fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca-tion — Closed syllable, stressed.
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