overimpressionability
Syllables
o-ver-im-pres-sion-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌɪmprɛʃəˌnəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
over- + impression- + -ability
The word 'overimpressionability' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-im-pres-sion-a-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('im-'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'impression-', and the suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively susceptible to impressions; extreme sensitivity.
“Her overimpressionability made her easily influenced by others.”
“The therapist addressed the patient's overimpressionability to help them develop healthier boundaries.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('im-'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable followed by a consonant cluster.. im- — Closed syllable.. pres- — Closed syllable.. sion- — Closed syllable, 'sion' treated as a unit.. a-bil- — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. i-ty — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, forming onsets and rimes.
- The 'sion' cluster is often treated as a single unit despite potential for division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables can occur in rapid speech.
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