overtechnicality
Syllables
o-ver-tech-ni-cal-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˌtɛkˈnɪkəlɪti/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
over- + technical + -ity
The word 'overtechnicality' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-tech-ni-cal-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'technical', and the suffix '-ity'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-liquid, consonant closure, and vowel-only rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively concerned with or focused on technical details; excessive technicality.
“The report suffered from overtechnicality, making it inaccessible to a general audience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈnɪk/). Secondary stress is on the first syllable (/oʊ/).
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.. tech — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel.. ty — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
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Vowel-Liquid Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel followed by a liquid consonant (l, r).
Consonant Closure Rule
Syllables are divided before a consonant that closes a syllable.
Vowel-Only Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
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