selfopinionitiviness
Syllables
self-o-pin-i-on-i-tiv-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself ɒˈpɪni.ən.ɪtɪv.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
self + opinion + -ative-ness
The word 'self-opinionativeness' is divided into nine syllables: self-o-pin-i-on-i-tiv-i-ness. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i' in 'i-ness'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively full of opinions; conceit.
“His self-opinionativeness was off-putting to everyone he met.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('i' in 'i-ness'). Secondary stress is weak on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. o-pin — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel reduction in the first syllable.. i-on — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction.. i-tiv — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i-ness — Closed syllable, primary stress.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'op' in 'opinion').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a diphthong or triphthong.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries, but this is not absolute.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
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