overemotionalness
Syllables
o-ver-e-mo-tion-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərɪˈmoʊʃənəlnəs/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
over- + emotional + -ness
The word 'overemotionalness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-e-mo-tion-al-ness, with primary stress on the third syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'over-', the root 'emotional', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard VCV and CVC rules, with consideration for morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively emotional.
“Her overemotionalness made it difficult to have a rational conversation.”
“The character's overemotionalness was a key trait.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. e-mo — Open syllable, stressed.. -tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. -al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. -ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before or after consonant clusters.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable breaks often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The '-tion' and '-al' endings are relatively stable syllable units.
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