overscrupulousness
Syllables
o-ver-scru-pu-lous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈskruːpələsnəs/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
over + scrupulous + ness
The word 'overscrupulousness' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-scru-pu-lous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'scrupulous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pu'). Syllable division follows VCV and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being excessively or unreasonably conscientious or careful; fastidiousness.
“His overscrupulousness prevented him from enjoying life.”
“Her overscrupulousness about details slowed down the project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pu'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('o').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, part of the prefix, unstressed.. scru — Closed syllable, part of the root, unstressed.. pu — Closed syllable, root, primary stress.. lous — Closed syllable, root, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix, unstressed.
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VCV Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels in vowel-consonant-vowel sequences.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The /skr/ consonant cluster can be challenging for some speakers.
- Regional variations in vowel quality in 'scrupulous'.
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