hypersensibility
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsəˈbɪlɪti/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ibility
Hypersensibility is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sens-', and the Latin suffix '-ibility'. Syllable division follows VCV and CV patterns, with suffixes maintained as single units.
Definitions
- 1
An excessively or abnormally sensitive condition or state.
“Her hypersensibility to criticism made it difficult for her to accept feedback.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bil'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ty — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are generally kept intact as a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple vowels/consonants require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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