overqualification
Syllables
o-ver-qual-i-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0011100
Morphemes
over- + qualify + -tion
The word 'overqualification' is a noun composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'qualify', and the suffix '-tion'. It is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-qual-i-fi-ca-tion, with primary stress on the 'fi' syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The possession of skills or qualities for a job that are more than are necessary.
“His overqualification made him unsuitable for the entry-level position.”
“Many graduates face the problem of overqualification in the current job market.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fi'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, diphthong.. ver — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. qual — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. fi — Closed syllable, stressed.. ca — Open syllable, diphthong.. tion — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress-Based Division
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel quality.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of the 'over-' prefix.
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