oversteadfastness
Syllables
o-ver-stead-fast-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈstedˌfæstnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
over- + steadfast + -ness
The word 'oversteadfastness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-stead-fast-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'steadfast', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'stead' syllable. The phonetic transcription is /ˌəʊvəˈstedˌfæstnəs/. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely steadfast; unwavering loyalty or firmness.
“Her oversteadfastness in the face of adversity was truly inspiring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stead'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o- — Open, unstressed syllable.. ver- — Open, unstressed syllable.. stead- — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. fast- — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters.
Stress Placement
Primary stress is determined by morphological structure and phonological weight.
- The word's length and complex morphology may lead to pronunciation variations.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'sted' is prevented by stress.
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