selfresourcefulness
Syllables
self-re-source-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/selfˈriːsɔːsfʊlnəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
self + resource + ful-ness
The word 'self-resourcefulness' is divided into five syllables: self-re-source-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'source'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'resource', and suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to deal with difficulties and problems effectively and independently, relying on one's own capabilities.
“Her self-resourcefulness allowed her to overcome numerous obstacles.”
“The survival guide emphasizes self-resourcefulness in emergency situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('source'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. source — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ful — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound (e.g., 'self', 're').
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters form a syllable (e.g., 'source', 'ful', 'ness').
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Vowel followed by a consonant, and the consonant is part of the next syllable.
- The sequence '-source-' could be ambiguous, but the established pronunciation dictates the division.
- Multiple suffixes add complexity, but the rules are consistently applied.
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