hypersensitiveness
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvnəs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -itive-ness
Hypersensitiveness is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-i-', '-tive-', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows VCV patterns and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme or excessive sensitivity; an exaggerated reaction to stimuli.
“Her hypersensitiveness to criticism made it difficult for her to accept feedback.”
“The patient's hypersensitiveness to light required special eyewear.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tive'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Open syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. tive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels in a VCV pattern.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffixation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel quality and stress placement.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a key feature of its pronunciation.
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