hypersexualities
Syllables
hy-per-sex-u-al-i-ties
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpərˌsɛksjuˈælɪtiz/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
hyper- + sex + -ualities
The word 'hypersexualities' is divided into seven syllables: hy-per-sex-u-al-i-ties, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('al'). It comprises the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'sex', and the suffixes '-ual' and '-ities'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated sexual feelings, interests, or behaviors.
“The therapist addressed the patient's hypersexualities.”
“Studies have explored the causes of hypersexualities in adolescents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('al'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, diphthong.. per — Closed syllable, vowel reduction.. sex — Closed syllable, common consonant cluster.. u — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. al — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. ties — Closed syllable, plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onsets and codas.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Vowel Reduction
Unstressed syllables often exhibit vowel reduction.
- The 'hy' initial cluster is a common exception to simple CV syllabification.
- Vowel reduction is a pervasive phonetic process.
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