overobesequiously
Syllables
o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvər oʊˈbɛskwiəsli/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
over- + obsequi- + -ously
The word 'overobsequiously' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'obsequi-', and the suffix '-ously'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('be'). Syllabification follows VCV patterns and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In an excessively eager or servile manner; with undue or excessive compliance.
“He behaved overobsequiously towards his boss, hoping for a promotion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('be'). The first syllable ('o-ver') also receives secondary stress, though less prominent.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed.. o-be — Open syllable, stressed.. se-qui — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains consonant cluster.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are typically divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes like '-ly' are separated into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'squ' cluster, while potentially ambiguous, is maintained within a single syllable due to the rule of preserving consonant clusters.
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