overidolatrously
Syllables
o-ver-i-do-la-trous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrəsli/
Stress
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Morphemes
over- + idolatry + -ous
The word 'overidolatrously' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-i-do-la-trous-ly. It's an adverb formed with the prefix 'over-', root 'idolatry', and suffixes '-ous' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('la'). Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner excessively characterized by or devoted to the worship of idols.
“He overidolatrously praised the band, ignoring their flaws.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('la').
Syllables
o — Open, unstressed syllable.. ver — Closed, unstressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. do — Open, unstressed syllable.. la — Open, stressed syllable.. trous — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ly — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form their own syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters following vowels typically create closed syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress is often found on the penultimate syllable, especially with suffixes.
- Potential reduction of the 'tr' cluster in rapid speech.
- Possible vowel reduction in 'over' in some dialects.
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