overrepresentation
Syllables
o-ver-re-pre-sen-ta-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌreprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
over- + represent + -ation
The word 'overrepresentation' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-re-pre-sen-ta-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'represent', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the 'sen' syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and initial vowel rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The act or state of representing something to a greater extent than is justified or accurate.
“The study showed a clear overrepresentation of men in leadership positions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable ('sen'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('o').
Syllables
o — Open, unstressed syllable.. ver — Closed, unstressed syllable.. re — Open, unstressed syllable.. pre — Closed, unstressed syllable.. sen — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. ta — Open, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Initial Vowel Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Morpheme Boundary Consideration
Syllable division respects morpheme boundaries where possible.
- Complex morphology requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
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