overambitiousness
Syllables
o-ver-am-bi-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvəræmˈbɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
over- + ambitious + -ness
The word 'overambitiousness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-am-bi-tious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'ambitious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively ambitious.
“Her overambitiousness led her to take on too many projects.”
“The company's overambitiousness resulted in financial ruin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi'). The first syllable ('o-') and the fourth syllable ('tious') receive secondary stress.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed. am — Closed syllable, unstressed. bi — Closed syllable, stressed. tious — Closed syllable, unstressed. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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VCV Rule
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CV Rule
Divides after the consonant in consonant-vowel sequences.
CVC Rule
Divides after the first consonant in consonant-vowel-consonant sequences.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Does not break syllables within consonant clusters.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'bi-' syllable in rapid speech.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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