supersensitization
Syllables
su-per-sen-si-ti-za-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌsuːpərˌsɛnsɪˌteɪʃən/
Stress
0100001
Morphemes
super- + sens- + -ization
The word 'supersensitization' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-sen-si-ti-za-tion. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'sens-', and the suffix '-ization'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles.
Definitions
- 1
An extreme or excessive sensitivity, especially to stimuli.
“The patient exhibited signs of supersensitization to the medication.”
“His supersensitization to criticism made him avoid sharing his work.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'), and secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('su').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. si — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. za — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- The initial 'super-' cluster is common and doesn't violate syllable structure rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a typical phonological process.
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