selfcommunicative
Syllables
self-com-mu-ni-ca-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌself kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪv/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
self + communic + ative
The word 'self-communicative' is divided into six syllables: self-com-mu-ni-ca-tive. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'communic-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to communicate with oneself; relating to internal communication or self-expression.
“Her self-communicative nature led her to keep a detailed journal.”
“The artist's self-communicative paintings revealed her inner turmoil.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ca'), typical for words ending in '-ative'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, no stress.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mu — Open syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables (e.g., 'self', 'ca').
Consonant Rule
Syllables end with a consonant sound, creating closed syllables (e.g., 'com', 'ni', 'tive').
- The vowel sequence 'mu-ni' could potentially be analyzed as a diphthong, but separating it into two syllables maintains clarity.
- The pronunciation of 'c' in 'com' as /k/ is standard in GB English.
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