overrationalized
Syllables
o-ver-ra-tion-al-ized
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌræʃənəˈlaɪzd/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
over- + rational + -ized
The word 'overrationalized' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ra-tion-al-ized. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'rational', and the suffix '-ized' followed by '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
To analyze or explain something excessively or inappropriately using reason, often to the point of losing touch with emotion or practicality.
“He overrationalized the situation, ignoring his gut feeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable ('o').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ra — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ized — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nuclei
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, forming the nucleus.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
- Potential variation in vowel reduction in the first syllable (e.g., /əvə/).
- The 'r' sound is pronounced in RP, influencing syllable onsets.
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