selfforgetfulness
Syllables
self-for-get-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/self fɔːrˈɡetfʊlnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
self + forget + ful-ness
The word 'self-forgetfulness' is divided into five syllables: self-for-get-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'get'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'forget', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing vowel-consonant combinations, creating open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unaware of oneself or one's own actions and feelings; a lack of self-consciousness.
“His self-forgetfulness was endearing, but sometimes led to awkward situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('get'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. for — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. get — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ful — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable contains a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Onset and Coda
Consonants preceding the vowel form the onset, and those following form the coda.
- Potential for analyzing 'forgetful' as a single syllable, but morphemic boundaries were prioritized.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllabification.
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