overdelicateness
Syllables
o-ver-de-li-ca-teness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərdiːˈleɪkətnes/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
over- + delicate + -ness
The word 'overdelicateness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-de-li-ca-teness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'delicate', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules of vowel-consonant division and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated delicacy; an extreme sensitivity or refinement.
“Her overdelicateness made it difficult for her to enjoy outdoor activities.”
“The artist's overdelicateness resulted in a fragile and ethereal sculpture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'), indicated by '1'. Other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. de — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. li — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ca — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. teness — Closed syllable, final syllable with a schwa.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
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Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful consideration of stress placement.
- The vowel sounds in 'delicate' influence the syllabification.
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