selfopinionated
Syllables
self-op-in-ion-at-ed
Pronunciation
/ˌself ɒˈpɪnɪəneɪtɪd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
self + opinion + ated
The word 'self-opinionated' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ion'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffix '-ated'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix rules, with a potential edge case regarding the syllabicity of 'l' in 'self'.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own abilities or worth.
“He was a self-opinionated man who always thought he knew best.”
“Her self-opinionated attitude made it difficult to work with her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ion'), typical for adjectives with the '-ated' suffix.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, potentially with a syllabic 'l'.. op — Closed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. ion — Open syllable, common 'ion' ending.. at — Open syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, adjectival suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., op, in, at).
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open (e.g., self, ion).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables (e.g., ed).
- Potential for a syllabic 'l' in 'self', regional vowel variations.
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