overtruthfulness
Syllables
o-ver-truth-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərˈtruːθfʊl.nəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
over- + truth + -fulness
The word 'overtruthfulness' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-truth-ful-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'truth', and the suffix '-fulness'. Primary stress falls on the 'truth' syllable. Syllabification follows VCV and CVC rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively truthful; an exaggerated or inappropriate degree of honesty.
“His overtruthfulness often offended people, as he lacked the tact to deliver difficult news gently.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('truth'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, stressed. truth — Closed syllable, primary stress. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed. ness — Weak syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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VCV Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels in vowel-consonant-vowel sequences (e.g., o-ver).
CVC Rule
Syllables are divided after the vowel in consonant-vowel-consonant sequences (e.g., truth, ful, ness).
Stress Assignment
English stress generally falls on the root syllable or the syllable preceding it, modified by prefixes and suffixes.
- Potential for reduction of unstressed syllables, particularly /oʊ/ and /nəs/.
- Variations in the articulation of /θ/ depending on regional accent.
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