overconscientiously
Syllables
o-ver-con-sci-en-tious-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəsli/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + conscient- + -iously
The word 'overconscientiously' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-con-sci-en-tious-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'conscient-', and the suffix '-iously'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant blends.
Definitions
- 1
In an excessively or painstakingly conscientious manner.
“He checked the report overconscientiously, ensuring every detail was perfect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs of this length and complexity.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak stress.. con — Closed syllable, weak stress.. sci — Closed syllable, weak stress.. en — Closed syllable, weak stress.. tious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ly — Open syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
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CVC Rule
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VCC Rule
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Consonant Blend Rule
Treats consonant blends as a single onset.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of multiple consonant clusters necessitates a nuanced approach.
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