obstreperousness
The word 'obstreperousness' is divided into five syllables: ob-strep-er-ous-ness. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Uncontrolled, noisy, and difficult to restrain; clamorous.
“The children's obstreperousness disrupted the library.”
“The protest was marked by periods of obstreperousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). The 'er' syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ob — Closed syllable, begins with a consonant and ends with a vowel.. strep — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster and ends with a consonant.. er — Open syllable, ends with a vowel.. ous — Open syllable, ends with a vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often begin with a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where possible.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable (/ɒb/ to /əb/) in some dialects.
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