overattentiveness
Syllables
o-ver-a-tten-ti-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərəˈtɛntɪvnəs/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
over- + attent- + -iveness
The word 'overattentiveness' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-a-tten-ti-ve-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'attent-', and the suffix '-iveness'. Syllabification follows VCV and CVC rules, dividing the word between vowels and closing syllables with consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively attentive.
“Her overattentiveness to detail often slowed down the project.”
“The child's overattentiveness to criticism was a cause for concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, primary stress.. a-tten — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ti-ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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VCV Rule
Divides between vowels when a word has a vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.
CVC Rule
Closes the syllable with the consonant when a word has a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation and syllabification.
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