hypersensitizing
Syllables
hy-per-sen-si-tiz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
hyper- + sens- + -ize/-ing
Hypersensitizing is a six-syllable verb (hy-per-sen-si-tiz-ing) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make excessively sensitive; to cause an exaggerated reaction to stimuli.
“The prolonged exposure to the allergen was hypersensitizing his immune system.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/sɛn/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/haɪ/). The stress pattern follows typical English suffixation rules.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong. per — Open syllable, schwa. sen — Open syllable. si — Closed syllable. tiz — Closed syllable, diphthong. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the vowel sound (nucleus) and the preceding consonants (onset) and following consonants (rime).
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, they are typically divided to maintain the onset-rime structure.
Vowel Sound Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
- The sequence '-siz-' can sometimes be ambiguous, but is consistently treated as part of the 'tiz' syllable in this case.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter syllable boundaries, but the overall structure remains consistent.
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