selfcontradictory
Syllables
self-con-tra-dic-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
self + dict + contra
The word 'self-contradictory' is divided into six syllables: self-con-tra-dic-to-ry. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'self-', root 'dict-', and suffixes '-contra-' and '-ory'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or expressing contradiction; mutually opposed.
“His statement was self-contradictory.”
“The politician's policies were often self-contradictory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈdɪk/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/self/). The stress pattern reflects the morphological structure and length of the word.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. tra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. dic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ry — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing
Consonants are arranged in order of decreasing sonority within the onset and coda.
- The initial 'self-' is often treated as a single syllable despite containing a vowel.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English phonology.
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