selfopinionedness
Syllables
self-op-in-ioned-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfəˈpɪniəndnəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + opinion + edness
The word 'self-opinionedness' is divided into five syllables: self-op-in-ioned-ness. It is formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'opinion', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ioned'). Syllable division follows the vowel-consonant rule, with considerations for vowel reduction and suffix integration.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being stubbornly convinced of one's own opinions and unwilling to consider the views of others.
“Her self-opinionedness made it difficult to have a productive conversation.”
“He displayed a remarkable degree of self-opinionedness, refusing to listen to any advice.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ioned'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. op — Closed syllable, stressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ioned — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
A consonant following a vowel typically initiates a new syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel initiate a new syllable.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'o' in 'opinion' becoming a schwa).
- Integration of the '-ed' suffix into 'ioned' due to the preceding vowel and pronunciation flow.
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