oversusceptibility
Syllables
o-ver-sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvər səˈsɛptəˌbɪləti/
Stress
00100010
Morphemes
over- + suscept- + -ibility
Oversusceptibility is an eight-syllable noun (o-ver-sus-cep-ti-bil-i-ty) with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows VC, consonant cluster, and suffix rules, reflecting its complex morphology and Latinate roots.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive readiness to accept suggestions or beliefs; extreme sensitivity.
“Her oversusceptibility made her an easy target for manipulation.”
“The patient's oversusceptibility to suggestion complicated the diagnosis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/sɛp/), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
o — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. sus — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cep — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. bil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division within consonant clusters is influenced by phonotactics and morphemic boundaries.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The Latinate origin of the morphemes necessitates a nuanced approach.
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