selfconsidering
Syllables
self-con-sid-er-ing
Pronunciation
/self kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
self + consider + ing
The word 'self-considering' is divided into five syllables: self-con-sid-er-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'consider', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('er'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Thinking carefully about oneself; being introspective.
“He was a rather self-considering individual, always analyzing his own motives.”
“Her self-considering nature made it difficult for her to empathize with others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('er'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided between vowels in CVC patterns.
Vowel Cluster Division
When a vowel cluster exists, the division is based on sonority and stress patterns.
- Compound word structure.
- The '-ing' suffix requires careful consideration.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'con' in rapid speech.
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