selfconceitedness
Syllables
self-con-ceit-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfkənˈsiːtɪdnəs/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
self + conceit + ed
The word 'self-conceitedness' is divided into five syllables: self-con-ceit-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'conceit', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'ceit', and secondary stress on 'self'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively proud of oneself; arrogance.
“His self-conceitedness was off-putting to everyone he met.”
“The politician's self-conceitedness blinded him to the needs of his constituents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ceit'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. con — Open syllable, contains a schwa sound.. ceit — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, part of the adjective 'conceited'. ness — Closed syllable, nominalizing suffix.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Rule
Syllables begin with consonant clusters where permissible.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often pronounced as a single syllable despite its four letters.
- The 'ed' suffix is treated as a separate syllable due to its morphological function.
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