overindividualism
Syllables
o-ver-in-di-vi-du-a-lism
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəlɪzəm/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
over- + individual + -ism
The word 'overindividualism' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-in-di-vi-du-a-lism. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('vid'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'over-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive concern with oneself and one's own interests, often to the detriment of collective goals or social responsibility.
“His overindividualism prevented him from contributing effectively to the team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('vid'), following polysyllabic word stress rules and morphological weight.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial stress.. in-di — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi-du — Closed syllable, primary stress.. a-li — Open syllable, unstressed.. -sm — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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