overneglectfulness
Syllables
o-ver-ne-glect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌnɛɡˈlɛktfʊlnəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
over + neglect + ful-ness
The word 'overneglectfulness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ne-glect-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'neg'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'neglect', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.
Definitions
- 1
The state of failing to give adequate attention or care to something, to an excessive degree.
“His overneglectfulness of the garden resulted in a wilderness of weeds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('neg'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a diphthong.. ne-glect — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a short vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'ne-glect').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
Complex Word Syllabification
Prefixes and suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The vowel quality in 'neglect' can vary slightly depending on accent.
- The sequence '-lectful-' is relatively uncommon.
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