overmeticulousness
Syllables
o-ver-me-tic-u-lous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌmɛtɪˈkjuːləs.nəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + meticulous + -ness
The word 'overmeticulousness' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-me-tic-u-lous-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tic'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'meticulous', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with potential variations due to vowel reduction and regional accents.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively and painstakingly careful or precise.
“Her overmeticulousness often slowed down the project's progress.”
“His overmeticulousness was admirable, but sometimes frustrating.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tic'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. me-tic — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. u-lous — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on vowel sounds, with consonants typically assigned to the following vowel (closed syllable) or preceding vowel (open syllable).
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Possible syllabic 'n' in 'ness' in rapid speech.
- Regional accent variations may influence vowel pronunciation.
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