overjudiciousness
Syllables
o-ver-ju-di-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəsˌnɛs/
Stress
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Morphemes
over + judicious + ness
The word 'overjudiciousness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-ju-di-cious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'judicious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'cious' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel teams, consonant-vowel patterns, and affix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively or overly judicious; excessive caution or prudence.
“His overjudiciousness prevented him from taking any risks, hindering his progress.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cious'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ju — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed syllable.. cious — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel Team Rule
Syllables are often divided before vowel teams (e.g., 'ju' in 'ju-di').
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'ver').
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables (e.g., 'over-', '-ness').
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The 'cious' ending consistently forms a syllable.
- The initial 'over-' is a common prefix and is always a separate syllable.
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