overmonopolizing
Syllables
o-ver-mon-o-pol-iz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌmɑnəˈpɑləˌaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
over- + mono-pol- + -izing
The word 'overmonopolizing' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-mon-o-pol-iz-ing. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'mono-pol-', and the suffix '-izing'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and affixation rules, with vowel reduction occurring in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To gain or exert excessive control or dominance over a market or industry.
“The company was accused of overmonopolizing the software market.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o' in 'monopolizing'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('o' in 'over').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. mon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. pol — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. iz — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to create pronounceable syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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