hyperexcitability
Syllables
hy-per-ex-ci-ta-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərɪkˌsaɪtəˈbɪləti/
Stress
01001001
Morphemes
hyper- + excite + -ability
The word 'hyperexcitability' is divided into eight syllables: hy-per-ex-ci-ta-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'excite', and the suffix '-ability'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
An abnormally heightened state of nervous excitement.
“The child's hyperexcitability made it difficult to focus in class.”
“Symptoms included insomnia and hyperexcitability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bi' in 'bility'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ity'.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. per — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ta — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. bil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., 'per-', 'ex-').
Single Vowel Rule
A single vowel typically forms its own syllable (e.g., 'i-').
- The silent 'h' in 'hy-' does not affect the syllable division, as the syllable begins with a vowel sound.
- Vowel clusters (e.g., 'ai' in 'excite') are common and do not pose unique syllabification challenges.
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