hyperconscientiousness
Syllables
hy-per-con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəsˌnɛs/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + conscientious + -ness
The word 'hyperconscientiousness' is syllabified as hy-per-con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'conscientious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining morphemic integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively or abnormally concerned with one's own conscience; an exaggerated sense of guilt or moral scrupulousness.
“His hyperconscientiousness made it difficult for him to enjoy life, as he constantly worried about doing the right thing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sci' in 'conscientiousness').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. sci — Closed syllable, part of the root.. en — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. ous — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
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Root Integrity
Maintaining the integrity of morphemes during syllabification.
- The length of the word and multiple morphemes present a complex syllabification case.
- The 'sci' cluster requires recognizing the root 'conscientious' to avoid incorrect division.
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