selfdeterminism
Syllables
self-de-ter-min-ism
Pronunciation
/self-dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪzəm/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + determine + ism
The word 'self-determinism' is divided into five syllables: self-de-ter-min-ism, with primary stress on 'min'. It comprises the prefix 'self-', the root 'determine', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster rules. Potential vowel reduction in 'de' is noted.
Definitions
- 1
The capacity of a person or group to make its own decisions and control its own destiny; the power or right to self-governance.
“The country fought for self-determinism.”
“The principle of self-determinism is fundamental to modern political thought.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('min'), typical for words ending in '-ism'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. de — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Potential for reduction.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. min — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are generally kept within the same syllable.
- Potential for vowel reduction in the 'de' syllable in rapid speech.
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