selfdisciplined
The word 'self-disciplined' is divided into four syllables: self-dis-ci-plined. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'disciplin-', and the suffix '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plin'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant separation and morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
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Having or showing the ability to control one's impulses and actions.
“He was a remarkably self-disciplined athlete.”
“She needed to become more self-disciplined to achieve her goals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plin'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. dis — Onset-rime structure, consonant cluster followed by a short vowel.. ci — Onset-rime structure, consonant cluster followed by a short vowel.. plined — Onset-rime structure, consonant cluster followed by a short vowel, vowel reduction due to unstressed position.
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Vowel-Consonant Separation
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries (prefix, root, suffix).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ before 'i'.
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