oversolicitousness
Syllables
o-ver-so-li-cit-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərsoʊˈlɪʃətəsnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
over- + solicitous + -ness
Oversolicitousness is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules (VCV, VC, CVC). The pronunciation of 'cit' as /ʃət/ is a phonetic adaptation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively or overly concerned for others.
“Her oversolicitousness often stifled her children's independence.”
“The doctor warned against oversolicitousness, as it could hinder the patient's recovery.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cit').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, primary stress.. so — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cit — Closed syllable, stressed. 'c' pronounced as /ʃ/.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
VCV Rule
Syllable break after the vowel in vowel-consonant-vowel patterns.
VC Rule
Syllable ends at the vowel when followed by a consonant.
CVC Rule
Syllable ends at the vowel in consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.
- Pronunciation of 'cit' as /ʃət/ due to phonetic adaptation.
- The word functions solely as a noun, so stress and syllabification remain consistent.
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