selfdissatisfied
Syllables
self-dis-sat-is-fied
Pronunciation
/selfˌdɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
self + satisfy + ied
The word 'self-dissatisfied' is divided into five syllables: self-dis-sat-is-fied. It consists of two prefixes ('self-' and 'dis-'), the root 'satisfy', and the suffix '-ied'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sat'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, resulting in a mix of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Not pleased or content with oneself; feeling or expressing dissatisfaction with one's own character, achievements, or situation.
“He was a self-dissatisfied man, always striving for more.”
“She felt self-dissatisfied despite her accomplishments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sat'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong.. dis — Open syllable.. sat — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. fied — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The combination of two prefixes (*self-* and *dis-*) is relatively uncommon.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a general phonetic phenomenon.
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