oversteadfastness
Syllables
o-ver-stead-fast-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈstiːdˌfæstnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + steadfast + -ness
The word 'oversteadfastness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-stead-fast-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'steadfast', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'stead' syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely steadfast; unwavering loyalty or firmness.
“Her oversteadfastness to her principles was admirable, even when it caused her hardship.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stead'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. stead — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel + consonant. Primary stress.. fast — Closed syllable, consonant cluster + vowel + consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant + vowel + consonant.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables typically begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant-C Rule
Consonants generally prefer to close syllables.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are preferred at the beginning of syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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