hypersensitivities
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-ti-vi-ties
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtiz/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -itive-ies
The word 'hypersensitivities' is divided into seven syllables (hy-per-sen-si-ti-vi-ties) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sens-', and the suffixes '-itive' and '-ies'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive sensitivity to stimuli, either physical or emotional.
“Her hypersensitivities made it difficult for her to attend crowded events.”
“The patient's hypersensitivities to certain foods required a strict diet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˈtɪvɪ/), typical for words ending in -ity/-ies.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable, schwa sound common.. sen — Open syllable.. si — Closed syllable.. ti — Closed syllable.. vi — Closed syllable.. ties — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided before and after a consonant between two vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa sound).
- Potential for slight regional variations in pronunciation.
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