selfinconsistent
Syllables
self-in-con-sis-tent
Pronunciation
/self-ɪnˈkɒn.sɪs.tənt/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + consistent + in-
The word 'self-inconsistent' is divided into five syllables: self-in-con-sis-tent. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sis'). It comprises the prefix 'self-', the root 'consistent', and the prefix 'in-'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or characterized by logical inconsistencies; contradictory.
“His story was self-inconsistent and therefore unbelievable.”
“The politician's self-inconsistent statements damaged his credibility.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sis'), following the general rule for words ending in -ent.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. in — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. con — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. sis — Closed syllable, containing a sibilant consonant.. tent — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.
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Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel form a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce significant exceptions.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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