selfcontaminating
Syllables
self-con-ta-mi-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/selfˈkɒntæmɪneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
self + contamin + ating
The word 'self-contaminating' is divided into six syllables: self-con-ta-mi-nat-ing. The primary stress falls on the 'nat' syllable. It comprises a prefix 'self-', a root 'contamin-', and a suffix '-ating'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of or tending to contaminate itself; becoming contaminated through its own actions or properties.
“The self-contaminating nature of the reactor design was a major safety concern.”
“The process is self-contaminating if not properly monitored.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nat'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. nat — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally begin and end with vowel sounds. Vowel sounds initiate new syllables.
Consonant Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant is considered closed.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffix) doesn't present significant edge cases.
- Regional accents might exhibit slight vowel variations, but these don't alter the core syllabification.
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