hypersensitising
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-tis-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ise/ing
The word 'hypersensitising' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-sen-si-tis-ing. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-ise' and '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To make excessively sensitive; to cause an exaggerated reaction to stimuli.
“The prolonged exposure to trauma was hypersensitising her to any loud noises.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('hy').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable.. sen — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Closed syllable.. tis — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant structures generally form a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress is often placed on the root syllable or a preceding syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case, but the syllabification adheres to standard US English rules without significant exceptions.
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