selfcontainedly
The word 'self-containedly' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tain-ed-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). It's an adverb formed from the root 'contain' with the prefixes 'self-' and suffixes '-ed' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
In a complete and independent manner; without needing external help or resources.
“The system operated self-containedly for several weeks.”
“The island community lived self-containedly, relying on its own resources.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). The stress pattern is typical for adverbs formed with the '-ly' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. con — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. tain — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, single consonant following a vowel.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Ensuring consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable without a following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels when followed by consonants.
- The '-ed' suffix can sometimes be reduced or elided, but is fully pronounced here.
- The compound structure of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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