overconcentration
Syllables
o-ver-con-cen-tra-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌkɑːn.sɛnˈtreɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
over- + concentrate + -ion
The word 'overconcentration' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-con-cen-tra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-ion'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). Syllabification follows VCV and suffix boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
The act or state of concentrating excessively or to an undesirable degree.
“His overconcentration on details led to a delay in the project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Unstressed, open syllable.. con — Unstressed, closed syllable.. cen — Unstressed, open syllable.. tra — Stressed, open syllable.. tion — Unstressed, closed syllable.
Word Parts
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VCV Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Suffix Boundary Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'over-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may occur.
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