overigzædʒərāshən
Syllables
o-ver-i-g-zæ-dʒə-rā-shən
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
over- + exagger- + -ation
The word 'overexaggeration' is a noun with seven syllables (o-ver-i-g-zæ-dʒə-rā-shən). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'exagger-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-r combinations, CVC patterns, and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act of exaggerating something to an excessive degree.
“His description of the accident was a clear overexaggeration.”
“She accused him of overexaggeration to gain sympathy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rā'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak stress.. i-g — Closed syllable, weak stress.. zæ — Open syllable, weak stress.. dʒə — Open syllable, weak stress.. rā — Open syllable, primary stress.. shən — Closed syllable, weak stress.
Word Parts
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Vowel-R Rule
A vowel followed by /r/ typically forms a syllable.
CVC Pattern
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns often form a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
A vowel followed by a consonant often forms a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes can lead to mis-syllabification.
- The /gz/ cluster is generally maintained in standard pronunciation.
- Potential reduction of schwas in some dialects.
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