Hyphenation ofself-opinionedness

Linguistic Analysis of "self-opinionedness" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation & Initial Examination:

The word "self-opinionedness" is a complex noun formed through multiple morphemes. Its pronunciation in GB English is approximately /ˌselfəˈpɪniəndnəs/. The word presents challenges due to the combination of prefixes, a root, and multiple suffixes, as well as potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following GB English syllabification rules, the word divides as follows (using only original letters):

self-op-in-ioned-ness

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 via French) - a view or judgement formed about something, not consisting of facts.
• Suffix: -ed (Old English) - past participle/adjective forming suffix. In this case, it functions as part of the adjective "opinioned".
• Suffix: -ness (Old English) - noun-forming suffix, denoting a state or quality.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: op-in-ioned-ness. Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable: self-op-in-ioned-ness.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌselfəˈpɪniəndnəs/

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

• self-: /self/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables generally end with a vowel sound. No consonant clusters impede syllable division.
• op-: /ˈɒp/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel initiates a new syllable.
• in-: /ˈɪn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel initiates a new syllable.
• ioned-: /ˈɪniənd/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster 'nd' following a vowel initiates a new syllable. The 'i' is a schwa in unstressed syllables.
• ness: /nəs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant following a vowel initiates a new syllable.

7. Edge Case Review & Exceptions:

The combination of suffixes creates a longer word, increasing the potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., the 'o' in 'opinion' becoming a schwa). The 'ed' suffix, while often forming a separate syllable, is integrated into 'ioned' due to the preceding vowel and the overall flow of pronunciation.

8. Grammatical Role:

"Self-opinionedness" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality of being stubbornly convinced of one's own opinions and unwilling to consider the views of others.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: obstinacy, pigheadedness, self-will, inflexibility
• Antonyms: open-mindedness, receptiveness, humility
• Examples: "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."

10. Alternative Pronunciations & Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., the 'o' in 'opinion') might exist, but these variations do not significantly alter the syllable division. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in 'self' to a schwa, but the syllable boundary remains the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• happiness: hap-pi-ness - Similar structure with a root and '-ness' suffix. Syllable division follows the same rules.
• kindness: kind-ness - Simpler structure, but demonstrates the consistent application of the vowel-consonant syllable division rule.
• thoughtfulness: thought-ful-ness - Demonstrates the division of a compound adjective before the addition of the '-ness' suffix. The syllable division is consistent with the rules applied to "self-opinionedness".