overobesequiously
Syllables
o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəroʊbɪˈskwiːəslɪ/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + obsequi- + -ous
The word 'overobsequiously' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'obsequi-', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ly'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('se'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
In an excessively or annoyingly eager way to please or obey.
“He behaved overobsequiously towards his boss, hoping for a promotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('se').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, diphthong. ver — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, diphthong. be — Closed syllable. se — Closed syllable, consonant blend. qui — Closed syllable, consonant blend. ous — Closed syllable. ly — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend
Consonant blends remain within the same syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated as individual syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The vowel sequence 'iou' is pronounced as a diphthong.
- Minor regional variations in stress placement may occur.
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