overillustrative
Syllables
o-ver-il-lus-tra-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
over- + illustrate + -ive
The word 'overillustrative' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-il-lus-tra-tive. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'illustrate', and the suffix '-ive'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lus'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively detailed or explanatory; providing more illustration than necessary.
“The report was so overillustrative that it lost its focus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lus').
Syllables
o — Open, unstressed syllable.. ver — Closed, unstressed syllable.. il — Closed, unstressed syllable.. lus — Closed, stressed syllable.. tra — Open, unstressed syllable.. tive — Closed, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel Division
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'r-controlled' vowel in 'ver' and the vowel cluster in 'illustrative' require careful consideration.
- The word's length and complexity increase the likelihood of mis-syllabification.
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