selfcontentedness
Syllables
self-con-ten-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈtɛntɪdnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + content + -edness
The word 'self-contentedness' is divided into five syllables: self-con-ten-ted-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'content', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'ten', with secondary stress on 'self'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being happily satisfied with oneself and one's situation.
“Her self-contentedness was evident in her calm demeanor.”
“He found a quiet joy in his self-contentedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. con — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'con', 'ten').
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are divided before a vowel when preceded by a consonant (e.g., 'self').
- The compound structure and multiple suffixes require careful consideration.
- The '-ed' suffix is tightly bound to 'ten', influencing the stress pattern.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some regional accents.
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