selfcommissioned
Syllables
self-com-mis-sion-ed
Pronunciation
/self.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + commission + ed
The word 'self-commissioned' is divided into five syllables: self-com-mis-sion-ed. The primary stress falls on 'sion'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'commission', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Having been officially authorized or requested by oneself.
“The artist created a self-commissioned portrait.”
“The report was a self-commissioned review of the company's practices.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, no stress.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction to schwa.. mis — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sion — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed, 'e' often silent.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound or a consonant sound. Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels are often reduced to a schwa /ə/.
- The 'sion' ending can sometimes be pronounced differently, but the clear separation by 'mis' maintains a distinct syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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