overindividualistic
Syllables
o-ver-in-di-vi-du-al-is-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːəˈlɪstɪk/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + individual + -istic
The word 'overindividualistic' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-in-di-vi-du-al-is-tic. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tic'). The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively concerned with oneself or one's own interests; excessively independent or nonconformist.
“His overindividualistic tendencies made it difficult for him to work in a team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tic'). Secondary stress is possible on 'al'.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, initial stress possible, vowel reduction common.. in-di — Open syllable, onset consonant.. vi-du — Open syllable, glide present.. al-is — Open syllable, secondary stress possible.. tic — Closed syllable, primary stress.
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