supersensitiveness
Syllables
su-per-sen-sit-ive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpə(r)ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
super- + sens- + -itive-ness
The word 'supersensitiveness' is a noun composed of the prefix 'super-', root 'sens-', and suffixes '-itive' and '-ness'. It is divided into six syllables: su-per-sen-sit-ive-ness, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sit'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme sensitivity; an excessive responsiveness to stimuli.
“Her supersensitiveness made it difficult for her to watch emotionally charged films.”
“The patient's supersensitiveness to light required special eyewear.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sit'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial. per — Open syllable, consonant-vowel. sen — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant. sit — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant. ive — Open syllable, vowel-initial. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant
Word Parts
super-
Latin origin, meaning 'above', 'over', or 'excessively'. Intensifying prefix.
sens-
Latin origin (*sensus*), meaning 'feeling', 'perception'. Core meaning relating to sensory experience.
-itive-ness
Combination of Latin *-itivus* (forming adjectives relating to capacity) and Old English *-nes* (forming nouns denoting a state or quality).
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are typically separated.
Consonant-Vowel Syllable
Syllables formed by a consonant followed by a vowel are separated.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Syllable
Syllables containing a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence are often divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
- Optional 'r' deletion after 'super' in RP.
- The length of the word and the multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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