hyperconscientious
Syllables
hy-per-con-sci-en-ti-ous
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 2 1 0
Morphemes
hyper- + conscientious + -ous
The word 'hyperconscientious' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-con-sci-en-ti-ous. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'conscientious', and the suffix '-ous'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and schwa reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively conscientious; overly scrupulous.
“He was a hyperconscientious student, always striving for perfection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈɛn/). The stress pattern indicates a relatively complex rhythm with secondary stress on the 'per' syllable.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable, schwa.. con — Closed syllable.. sci — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. en — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. ous — Open syllable, schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around consonants between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The 'sci' sequence is treated as a single unit due to pronunciation.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The word's length and complex consonant clusters require careful consideration.
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