overmonopolizing
Syllables
o-ver-mo-no-po-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌmɒnəpəˈlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
over- + monopol- + -izing
The word 'overmonopolizing' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-mo-no-po-liz-ing. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
To gain or exert exclusive control over a market or industry to an excessive degree.
“The company was accused of overmonopolizing the software market.”
“Overmonopolizing can stifle innovation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('liz'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-izing'.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. mo-no — Open syllable, unstressed.. po-li — Open syllable, primary stressed.. zing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The consonant cluster '-mp-' does not pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /ɒ/ in 'mo-no') may occur but do not alter the core syllable division.
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