overrealistically
Syllables
o-ver-re-al-is-tic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
over- + real + -istically
The word 'overrealistically' is an adverb formed through multiple affixations. It is divided into four syllables: o-ver-re-al-is-tic-al-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('lis'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and consonant-vowel division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In an extremely realistic manner; to a very high degree of accuracy or detail.
“The simulation was rendered overrealistically, making it difficult to distinguish from reality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lis'). The first, second and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. re-al — Open syllable, unstressed.. is-tic — Closed syllable, primary stress.. al-ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
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Consonant-Vowel
Dividing syllables where a consonant is followed by a vowel.
- The initial 'over-' prefix could potentially be considered a separate syllable, but is more naturally grouped with the following syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality in the final syllable ('-ly').
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