overtimorousness
Syllables
o-ver-ti-mo-rous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈtɪmərəsnes/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
over- + timorous + -ness
The word 'overtimorousness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-ti-mo-rous-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'over-', the root 'timorous', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated fearfulness; timidity carried to an extreme.
“His overtymorousness prevented him from taking any risks.”
“She was overcome with overtymorousness at the thought of public speaking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed, indicated by '0'.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti-mo — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. rous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant(s)
Syllable division occurs before the consonant(s) following a vowel.
Vowel preceded by consonant(s)
Syllable division occurs before the vowel when it is preceded by consonant(s).
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'o' in 'over' becoming /ə/).
- Non-rhoticity in GB English, affecting the pronunciation of 'r' after vowels.
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