selfneglectfulness
Syllables
self-neg-lect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/selfˈneɡlektfʊlnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
self + neglect + ful
The word 'self-neglectfulness' is divided into five syllables: self-neg-lect-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'ful'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'neglect', and suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of failing to care for oneself; a disregard for one's own needs or well-being.
“Her self-neglectfulness led to a decline in her health.”
“The social worker expressed concern about the patient's self-neglectfulness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ful'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ful' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. neg — Closed syllable.. lect — Closed syllable.. ful — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Rule
Syllables end with a consonant sound when a vowel is not present.
Stress Placement
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like -ful.
- The compound nature of the word (prefix + root + suffixes) requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'neglect' to a schwa /ə/ in some accents.
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