overmasterfulness
Syllables
o-ver-mas-ter-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈmæstərˌfʊlnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + master- + -ness
The word 'overmasterfulness' is a complex noun with five syllables, divided based on vowel and consonant patterns. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mas'). It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'master-', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively dominant or controlling; arrogance combined with power.
“His overmasterfulness alienated his colleagues and stifled creativity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mas').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak stress.. mas — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ter — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ful — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are formed around CVC patterns.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The prefix 'over-' influences the stress pattern.
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