How Many Syllables In Overeager?
4syllables
Overeager has 4 syllables, o-ver-ea-ger. It is a polysyllabic word.
overeager
/ˌəʊ.vərˈiː.ɡə/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈiː.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ea.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/əʊ.vər.iː.ɡə/
Division By Letters
o-ver-ea-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overeager
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 4 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Overeager Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overeager?
Overeager has 4 syllables, o-ver-ea-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vərˈiː.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in overeager?
The third syllable, ea, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overeager?
Overeager has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overeager into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.vər.iː.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-ea-ger.