oversimplification
Syllables
o-ver-sim-pli-fi-ca-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌsɪmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
over- + simple + -ification
The word 'oversimplification' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-sim-pli-fi-ca-tion. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'simple', and the suffix '-ification'. Primary stress falls on the 'tion' syllable. Syllable division follows the onset-rime rule.
Definitions
- 1
The act of simplifying something to an excessive degree, resulting in a loss of accuracy or nuance.
“His explanation was an oversimplification of a complex issue.”
“The article accused the politician of oversimplification.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('o-ver').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. sim-pli — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi-ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential variation in treating the 'tion' suffix as a single syllable or split.
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