selfillustrative
Syllables
self-il-lus-tra-tive
Pronunciation
/self ɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + illustr + ative
The word 'self-illustrative' is divided into five syllables: self-il-lus-tra-tive. The primary stress falls on 'lus'. It comprises the prefix 'self-', the root 'illustr-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of explaining itself; self-explanatory.
“The diagram was self-illustrative, requiring no further explanation.”
“The artist's work is often self-illustrative, conveying its message without words.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lus'). The stress pattern is 00100, indicating unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed-unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. il — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. lus — Closed, stressed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. tra — Open syllable, consonant cluster-vowel structure.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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- The 'il' cluster is common and doesn't pose a syllabification issue.
- Stress placement is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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