overgenerousness
Syllables
o-ver-gen-er-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈdʒɛnərəsˌnɛs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
over- + gener- + ous
The word 'overgenerousness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-gen-er-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'gener-', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ous'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively or unreasonably generous.
“His overgenerousness led to financial difficulties.”
“She was known for her overgenerousness, always giving more than she could afford.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ous'.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ver — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. gen — Closed syllable, root morpheme.. er — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. ous — Closed, stressed syllable, adjective forming suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, noun forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Maximizing Onset Rule
Consonants are assigned to the onset of the following syllable if possible.
- The 'over-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable.
- The schwa /ə/ in 'ver' and 'er' is common in unstressed syllables.
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