selfcontradicting
Syllables
self-con-tra-dict-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɒn.trəˈdɪk.tɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
self + dict + contra
The word 'self-contradicting' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, influenced by its Latinate morphology and the prefix 'self-'. It describes something internally inconsistent.
Definitions
- 1
Containing statements that contradict each other.
“His story was full of self-contradicting statements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (/ˈdɪk/). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset /s/, rime /elf/. con — Closed syllable, onset /k/, rime /ɒn/. tra — Open syllable, onset /tr/, rime /ə/. dict — Closed syllable, onset /d/, rime /ɪk/. ing — Closed syllable, onset /t/, rime /ɪŋ/
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the vowel nucleus.
Maximizing Onsets
Preference for assigning consonants to the onset of the following syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Handling of consonant clusters as part of the onset.
- The prefix 'self-' influences the stress pattern.
- Latinate roots and suffixes contribute to the complex syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation could slightly alter the phonetic realization.
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