selfcontrolling
The word 'self-controlling' is divided into four syllables: self-con-trol-ling. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'control', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trol'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Able to restrain one's emotions or impulses.
“He was a remarkably self-controlling individual.”
“The therapist helped her develop self-controlling techniques.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trol'). 'self' and 'con' are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. con — Closed syllable, onset 'c', rime 'on'. trol — Open syllable, onset 'tr', rime 'oul'. ling — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ing'
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
CVC Structure
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are identified based on the Consonant-Vowel-Consonant pattern.
- Potential variation in pronunciation of 'c' (/k/ vs. /s/) depending on dialect.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical of English.
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