overalcoholizing
Syllables
o-ver-al-co-ho-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌælkəˈhoʊlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0010101
Morphemes
over- + alcohol- + -izing
The word 'overalcoholizing' is a verb formed with the prefix 'over-', root 'alcohol-', and suffix '-izing'. It is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-al-co-ho-liz-ing, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('co'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-initial and consonant-final syllables, while avoiding breaking affixes.
Definitions
- 1
To consume alcohol to an excessive degree; to engage in the act of drinking too much alcohol.
“He was accused of overalcoholizing at the party.”
“Overalcoholizing can lead to serious health problems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('co'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. al — Open syllable, initial vowel.. co — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ho — Open syllable, initial vowel.. liz — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are typically separated.
Consonant-Final Syllable
Syllables ending with a consonant are typically separated.
Avoid Breaking Affixes
Prefixes and suffixes are generally kept intact within a syllable.
- The 'alco-' sequence could be considered a single unit, but the vowel sequence 'a-o' necessitates a syllable break.
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