selfforgetfully
Syllables
self-for-get-ful-ly
Pronunciation
/self fɔːˈɡetfʊli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + forget + fully
The word 'self-forgetfully' is divided into five syllables: self-for-get-ful-ly. The primary stress falls on 'get'. It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'forget', and the suffix '-fully'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by a lack of self-awareness or consideration for oneself.
“He acted self-forgetfully, putting the needs of others before his own.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'get'. The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-fully'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. get — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants at the beginning of syllables (onsets).
- Potential vowel reduction in 'forget' to a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
- The 'f' in 'forget' could be debated as part of the onset of 'get', but the vowel 'e' clearly forms a separate syllable nucleus.
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