overobosequiousness
Syllables
o-ver-o-bo-se-qui-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəroʊbɪˈkwiəsnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
over- + obsequi- + -ousness
The word 'overobsequiousness' is a complex noun with five syllables, divided according to the Onset-Rime principle. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. It is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, with typical vowel reductions in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive eagerness to please or obey; servile compliance.
“His overobsequiousness to the boss was quite irritating.”
“The courtier's overobsequiousness was motivated by a desire for favor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('se-qui-'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. o-bo- — Open syllable, unstressed.. se-qui- — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ous- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel sound(s) and any following consonants).
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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