overidolatrousness
Syllables
o-ver-i-do-la-trous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrəsˌnɛs/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
over- + idolo- + -latrousness
The word 'overidolatrousness' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-i-do-la-trous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('la'). It is a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffixes of Old English and Latin origin, denoting excessive worship. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or extreme worship of idols or images; fanatical devotion.
“His overidolatrousness of the band bordered on obsession.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('la'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. i — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. la — Open syllable, stressed.. trous — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ness, but can be influenced by preceding syllable weight.
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to varying syllabification attempts.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation may affect stress placement.
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