selfadministered
Syllables
self-ad-min-is-tered
Pronunciation
/ˌself.ədˈmɪn.ɪstəd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + administer + ed
The word 'self-administered' is divided into five syllables: self-ad-min-is-tered. The primary stress falls on 'min'. It consists of the prefix 'self', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns and avoids splitting consonant clusters. Regional variations may include assimilation of /d/ to /m/.
Definitions
- 1
Managed or carried out by oneself.
“The patient completed a self-administered questionnaire.”
“The test was self-administered to ensure anonymity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, syllabic 'l'. ad — Weak syllable, reduced vowel. min — Stressed syllable. is — Unstressed syllable. tered — Weak syllable, reduced vowel
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the same syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like 'l' can form a syllable nucleus when preceded by a consonant and not followed by a vowel.
- Potential assimilation of /d/ to /m/ in 'administered' in some dialects.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa).
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