selfconsciousness
Syllables
self-con-scious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
self + conscious + ness
The word 'self-consciousness' is divided into four syllables: self-con-scious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'conscious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scious'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant cluster and CVC rules, influenced by the word's morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being aware of oneself and one's actions; excessive concern about how others perceive one.
“Her self-consciousness made it difficult to speak in public.”
“He struggled with feelings of self-consciousness about his appearance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scious'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. scious — Open syllable, stressed.. ness — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-C Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
CVC Rule
Syllables are often divided before or after a consonant-vowel-consonant sequence.
Morphological Structure
Stress assignment is influenced by the morphemic structure, with the root often receiving primary stress.
- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the prefix 'self-' require careful consideration.
- The stress pattern is not entirely predictable based on simple syllable counting rules.
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