overtimeruousness
Syllables
o-ver-ti-me-ru-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈtɪmərəsnes/
Stress
0100100
Morphemes
over- + timorous + -ness
The word 'overtimorousness' is divided into seven syllables: o-ver-ti-me-ru-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'timorous', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with consideration for the rhotic 'r' sound.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated fearfulness; timid to an excessive degree.
“His overtimoorousness prevented him from taking any risks.”
“She displayed a surprising amount of overtimoorousness during the presentation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈtɪmərəsnes/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/oʊ/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ver — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ti — Open syllable, vowel sound.. me — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ru — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel + consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a valid coda.
Rhotic Consonants
In US English, 'r' sounds are typically retained within the syllable.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes create a complex structure.
- The 'r' sound in 'timorous' is a key factor in the syllable division.
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