selfcollectedness
Syllables
self-col-lect-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/self kəˈlɛktɪdnəs/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
self + collect + ed
The word 'self-collectedness' is divided into five syllables: self-col-lect-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ed'). It's a noun formed from the root 'collect' with the prefixes 'self-' and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being composed and calm, especially in a difficult situation; composure; self-possession.
“Her self-collectedness during the crisis was admirable.”
“He maintained a remarkable degree of self-collectedness despite the bad news.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ed'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. col — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. lect — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ed — Weak syllable, past tense marker.. ness — Weak syllable, noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets.
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but in this case, it's /əd/ due to the preceding vowel.
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