overvehementness
Syllables
o-ver-ve-he-ment-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈviːməntnəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
over- + vehement + -ness
The word 'overvehementness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-ve-he-ment-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'vehement', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hem'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or immoderate vehemence; the quality of being excessively passionate or forceful.
“His overvehementness in defending his beliefs alienated many of his colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hem'). The stress pattern is typical for words with prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak vowel.. ve — Open syllable.. he — Closed syllable.. ment — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, dividing between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant in CVC sequences.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in the first syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'vehement' can vary slightly.
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