overvehementness
Syllables
o-ver-ve-he-ment-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌoʊvərviːˈheməntnəs/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
over- + vehement + -ness
The word 'overvehementness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-ve-he-ment-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('he'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'vehement', and the suffix '-ness', meaning excessive passion or forcefulness.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or immoderate vehemence; the quality of being excessively passionate or forceful.
“His overvehementness in defending his beliefs alienated many of his colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('he'). The first two and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, weak stress. Vowel-Consonant-e rule applies.. ve — Open syllable, weak stress. Vowel-Consonant rule applies.. he — Closed syllable, primary stress. Consonant-Vowel-Consonant rule applies.. ment — Closed syllable, primary stress. Consonant-Vowel-Consonant rule applies.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress. Consonant-Vowel-Consonant rule applies.
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Vowel-Consonant-e Rule
The silent 'e' at the end of a syllable influences the vowel sound and creates an open syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided between the two consonants in a CVC pattern.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful consideration of stress patterns and syllable boundaries.
- The root 'vehement' is a key factor in determining the correct syllabification.
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