selfinterestedness
Syllables
self-in-ter-est-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself ɪnˈtɛrɪstɪdnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + interest + edness
The word 'self-interestedness' is divided into six syllables: self-in-ter-est-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'interest', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure, with vowel reduction occurring in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Concerned primarily with one's own advantage, profit, or welfare.
“His self-interested actions alienated his colleagues.”
“The politician was accused of making self-interested decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'elf'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'n'. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'er', primary stress. est — Closed syllable, onset 'e', rime 'st'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'e', rime 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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