hypersusceptibility
Syllables
hy-per-sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌhaɪpər.sə.sɛp.tɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
hyper- + suscept + -ibility
Hypersusceptibility is an 8-syllable noun with primary stress on 'cep'. It's formed from the prefix 'hyper-', root 'suscept-', and suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme sensitivity; excessive susceptibility to influence or emotional effect.
“Her hypersusceptibility made her easily upset by criticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cep').
Syllables
hy — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. per — Closed syllable, part of the prefix.. sus — Closed syllable, root component.. cep — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable.. bil — Closed syllable.. i — Open syllable.. ty — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often begin with a consonant sound followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
English stress is complex, but often falls on the root or a nearby syllable, influenced by morphemic structure.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to varying syllabification attempts.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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