Hyphenation ofself-comprehending

Linguistic Analysis of "self-comprehending" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced /selfˌkɒmprɪˈhendɪŋ/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: self-com-pre-hend-ing

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: self- (Old English) - reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix, indicating the action is performed by the subject upon itself.
• Root: comprehend (Latin comprehendere – to grasp entirely) - to understand fully.
• Suffix: -ing (Old English) - progressive/gerundive suffix, forming the present participle.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the third syllable: hend.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /selfˌkɒmprɪˈhendɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review: The compound nature of the word and the presence of multiple vowels create potential ambiguity. However, the standard rules of English syllabification, prioritizing vowel sounds, apply consistently.

7. Grammatical Role: The word functions primarily as a present participle/adjective. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Understanding one's own thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
• Grammatical Category: Present Participle/Adjective
• Synonyms: introspective, self-aware, self-understanding
• Antonyms: oblivious, unreflective, unaware
• Examples: "A self-comprehending individual is better equipped to navigate life's challenges."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• understanding: un-der-stand-ing - Similar structure with a suffix. Stress on the second syllable.
• misunderstanding: mis-un-der-stand-ing - More complex prefix, but similar syllabic structure and stress pattern.
• comprehension: com-pre-hen-sion - Shares the root 'comprehend', demonstrating consistent syllabification of that morpheme.

Detailed Syllable Breakdown:

• self: /self/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: Initial syllable often stands alone.
• com: /kɒm/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
• pre: /prɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant cluster.
• hend: /hend/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. Primary stress.
• ing: /ɪŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by nasal consonant.

Syllable Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable, unless they can be easily split based on sonority.
3. Stress Placement: Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.

Special Considerations:

• The 'pre' syllable could potentially be considered a separate unit due to its common occurrence as a prefix, but it's more naturally grouped with 'hend' due to the stress pattern.
• Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) might slightly alter the phonetic realization of the final syllable, but not the syllabification.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

• Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in 'com' to a schwa /kəm/, but this doesn't change the syllable division.