overpronunciation
Syllables
o-ver-pro-nun-ci-a-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌprɒnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + pronounce + -ation
The word 'overpronunciation' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-pro-nun-ci-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'pronounce', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nun'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The act of pronouncing words too carefully or distinctly, often to an excessive degree.
“His overpronunciation made him sound affected.”
“The actor's overpronunciation was distracting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('nun'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a vowel.. pro-nun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel, primary stress.. ci-a — Open syllable, digraph followed by a vowel.. tion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
A vowel sound followed by one or more consonant sounds typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel
A consonant cluster followed by a vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes, particularly those with established phonetic boundaries, often form separate syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Potential for misdivision of 'pro-nun', but stress pattern clarifies the division.
- Diphthong 'o' in 'over' can have slight pronunciation variations.
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