ultrazealousness
Syllables
ul-tra-zeal-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌl.trəˈziː.ləs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
ultra- + zeal + -ous
Ultrazealousness is a five-syllable noun (ul-tra-zeal-ous-ness) meaning extreme enthusiasm. It's formed from the prefix 'ultra-', root 'zeal', and suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, though vowel pronunciation and stress can vary slightly.
Definitions
- 1
Extreme and uncompromising enthusiasm or fervor.
“His ultrazealousness for the cause bordered on obsession.”
“The group's ultrazealousness alienated many potential supporters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. zeal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ous — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, often reduced.. ness — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Every syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable by a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are often divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to varying syllabification interpretations.
- Regional accents can influence vowel quality and stress placement.
- The vowel in 'zeal' can be pronounced as a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.