selfregardlessness
Syllables
self-re-gard-less-ness
Pronunciation
/self.rɪˈɡɑːd.ləs.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + regard + less
The word 'self-regardlessness' is a noun composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'regard', and the suffixes '-less' and '-ness'. It is divided into five syllables: self-re-gard-less-ness, with primary stress on 'less'. The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not considering or caring about something; a complete lack of regard.
“His self-regardlessness was shocking to everyone who knew him.”
“The politician displayed a disturbing level of self-regardlessness towards the needs of his constituents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('less'). Secondary stress may be present on the second syllable ('re').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound. Unstressed.. re — Open syllable, containing a vowel sound. Secondary stress.. gard — Closed syllable, containing a vowel sound and a final consonant. Primary stress.. less — Closed syllable, containing a vowel sound and a final consonant. Unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a vowel sound and a final consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (e.g., 're-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The compound nature of the word and the multiple suffixes require careful application of morphological and phonological rules.
- The non-rhoticity of GB English influences the pronunciation of the 'r' sounds.
- The sequence '-less-ness' is somewhat unusual but follows standard English derivational morphology.
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