Hyphenation ofself-opiniativeness
Syllable Division:
self-op-in-i-a-tive-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/self ɒpɪˈneɪtɪv.nəs/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a' in 'a-tive-ness'). This follows the general rule of penultimate stress in words ending in -ness, -ity, etc.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.
Closed syllable, ending in a plosive consonant.
Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound. This syllable is unstressed.
Open syllable, containing a diphthong and is stressed.
Closed syllable, ending in a voiced plosive. Functions as a unit.
Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: self
Old English reflexive pronoun, indicating action performed by the subject.
Root: opinion
Latin origin (*opinio*), meaning a belief or judgment.
Suffix: -ative
Latin origin (*-ativus*), forming adjectives from nouns.
The quality of being excessively focused on one's own opinions; self-importance and a tendency to be opinionated.
Examples:
"His self-opiniativeness made him difficult to collaborate with."
"The politician's self-opiniativeness was evident in every speech."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the '-ity' suffix and a similar stress pattern.
Shares the '-ity' suffix and a similar stress pattern.
Shares the '-ity' suffix and a similar stress pattern.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'op').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 'tive' sequence functions as a single unit for stress assignment.
Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., glottal stop for 't') may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Summary:
The word 'self-opiniativeness' is divided into seven syllables: self-op-in-i-a-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('a'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "self-opiniativeness" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "self-opiniativeness" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. Pronunciation in GB English will generally follow standard Received Pronunciation (RP) or a similar accent, with potential regional variations. The 'l' in 'self' is typically alveolar lateral approximant. The 't' in 'opiniativeness' is often a glottal stop in casual speech.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: self- (Old English) - reflexive pronoun functioning as a prefix indicating the action is performed by the subject.
- Root: opinion (Latin opinio - thought, belief) - the core concept of holding a view.
- Suffix: -ative (Latin -ativus) - forming adjectives from nouns, meaning "having the quality of".
- Suffix: -ness (Old English -nes) - forming nouns from adjectives, denoting a state or quality.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: op-in-i-a-tive-ness. This is determined by the general rule that stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ness, -ity, -tion, etc., unless overridden by other factors.
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/self ɒpɪˈneɪtɪv.nəs/
6. Edge Case Review:
The sequence "tive" can sometimes be a point of variation, but in this case, it functions as a single unit within the stress pattern. The 'l' in 'self' is not typically syllabified separately.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Self-opiniativeness" functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role.
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The quality of being excessively focused on one's own opinions; self-importance and a tendency to be opinionated.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: egotism, conceit, self-regard, self-absorption
- Antonyms: humility, modesty, selflessness
- Examples: "His self-opiniativeness made him difficult to collaborate with." "The politician's self-opiniativeness was evident in every speech."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- Creativity: cre-a-ti-vi-ty (5 syllables) - Similar suffix structure (-ity), stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Responsibility: re-spon-si-bi-li-ty (6 syllables) - Similar suffix structure (-ity), stress on the penultimate syllable.
- Originality: o-ri-gi-na-li-ty (6 syllables) - Similar suffix structure (-ity), stress on the penultimate syllable.
The key difference is the length and complexity of the root word ("opinion" vs. "create", "respond", "originate"). This leads to a different number of syllables and a shift in the overall stress pattern.
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