overmeticulousness
Syllables
o-ver-me-ti-cu-lous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌmɛtɪˈkjuːləsnəs/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
over + meticulous + ness
Overmeticulousness is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'meticulous', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel-consonant separation and diphthong consideration.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively concerned with details; fastidiousness carried to an extreme.
“Her overmeticulousness meant that the project took twice as long to complete.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cu' in 'meticulous'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes, where the root often receives primary stress.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Open syllable, vowel sound.. me — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ti — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cu — Syllable with diphthong.. lous — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonants.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonants.
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Vowel-Consonant-E Rule
The silent 'e' at the end of 'over' creates a separate syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Consonants between vowels are typically separated into different syllables (e.g., 'me-ti').
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (two vowels forming one sound) are usually part of the same syllable (e.g., 'cu').
- The 'ous' ending could potentially be separated, but grouping it with 'cu' is more natural in this case.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification.
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