overparticularity
Syllables
o-ver-par-tic-u-lar-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəpɑːtɪkjuːˈlærɪti/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Morphemes
over- + particular + -ity
The word 'overparticularity' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-par-tic-u-lar-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'particular', and the suffix '-ity'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tic'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule, with some consideration for the unusual '-ticu-' sequence.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being excessively concerned with trivial details; fastidiousness carried to an extreme.
“His overparticularity about the arrangement of the books was quite irritating.”
“The chef's overparticularity ensured that every dish was perfect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tic'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound.. par — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. lar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally part of the same syllable.
- The '-ticu-' sequence is unusual but 'u' forms a separate syllable due to stress.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'over' to /ə/ in some dialects.
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