selfconcentered
Syllables
self-con-cen-tered
Pronunciation
/selfˈkɒnsənˌtɛəd/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
self + con-center + -ed
The word 'self-concentered' is divided into four syllables: self-con-cen-tered. The primary stress falls on 'cen'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'con-center', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules and maximizes onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively preoccupied with oneself; self-absorbed to an extreme degree.
“His self-concentered behavior alienated his friends.”
“She was a self-concentered individual, rarely showing interest in others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen'). This is typical for words with the '-ed' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tered — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Non-rhotic 'r' in GB English.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The compound nature of 'concentered' could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications, but the established pronunciation dictates the current division.
- Non-rhoticity in GB English affects the pronunciation of the 'r' in the final syllable.
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