overeditorializing
Syllables
o-ver-e-di-to-ri-a-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəlˌaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
over- + editor- + -ializing
The word 'overeditorializing' is divided into eight syllables: o-ver-e-di-to-ri-a-liz-ing. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'editor-', and the suffixes '-ial-' and '-izing'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The act of excessively or critically editing something, often to the point of being overly concerned with minor details.
“He was accused of overeditorializing the student's paper.”
“The editor's overeditorializing slowed down the publication process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ri' in 'tori').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed. e-di — Closed syllable, unstressed. to-ri — Open syllable, stressed. a-liz — Open syllable, unstressed. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Final Consonant Clusters
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