selfcorresponding
Syllables
self-cor-re-spond-ing
Pronunciation
/self-kɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + correspond + ing
The word 'self-corresponding' is divided into five syllables: self-cor-re-spond-ing. The primary stress falls on 'spond'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with consideration for British English pronunciation features like non-rhoticity. The word functions as an adjective and is composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'correspond', and the suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
Matching or relating to itself; reflecting its own characteristics.
“The self-corresponding patterns in the data were striking.”
“A self-corresponding argument.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spond'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ing' in British English.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. cor — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. spond — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically grouped with the preceding vowel to form a syllable.
- Non-rhoticity of British English affecting the pronunciation of 'r' sounds.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'cor' to a schwa /ə/ in some regional accents.
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