overindividualism
Syllables
o-ver-in-di-vid-u-a-lism
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlɪzəm/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + individual + -ism
The word 'overindividualism' is syllabified as o-ver-in-di-vid-u-a-lism, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'over-', the root 'individual', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllable division follows standard English VCV, CVC, and CV rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive emphasis on individuality or independence, often to the detriment of social cohesion.
“The philosopher warned against the dangers of overindividualism in modern society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lism').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, primary stress.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. vid — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. lism — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
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VCV Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels when a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel.
CVC Rule
Syllables are divided before the vowel when a consonant is followed by a vowel and then another consonant.
CV Rule
Syllables are divided after the consonant when a consonant is followed by a vowel.
- The 'over-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel.
- Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
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