selfdevelopment
Syllables
self-de-vel-op-ment
Pronunciation
/self dɪˈveləpmənt/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
self + develop + ment
The word 'self-development' is divided into five syllables: self-de-vel-op-ment. Stress falls on the third syllable ('op'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'develop', and the suffix '-ment'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of improving oneself through learning, training, and personal growth.
“Investing in self-development is crucial for career advancement.”
“Her self-development journey led her to discover new passions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('op').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong.. de — Open syllable.. vel — Closed syllable.. op — Closed syllable, stressed.. ment — Closed syllable.
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Vowel Rule
Any vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel typically form a syllable boundary.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can be open (ending in a vowel sound) or closed (ending in a consonant sound).
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce significant exceptions.
- The hyphen in 'self-' doesn't affect syllable division.
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