overintensifying
Syllables
o-ver-in-ten-si-fy-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
over- + intense + -ify-ing
The word 'overintensifying' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-in-ten-si-fy-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'intense', and the suffixes '-ify' and '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
To exaggerate or emphasize something to an excessive degree.
“He was accused of overintensifying the situation to gain sympathy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('si'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak stress.. in — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ten — Closed syllable, weak stress.. si — Closed syllable, primary stress.. fy — Diphthong, weak stress.. ing — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes, but can be influenced by prefixes.
- The prefix 'over-' maintains a distinct syllable.
- The '-ing' suffix adds complexity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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