selfrespectfulness
Syllables
self-re-spect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌself.rɪˈspekt.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
0 1 2 0 0
Morphemes
self + respect + ful-ness
The word 'self-respectfulness' is divided into five syllables: self-re-spect-ful-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'respect', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). The syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having or showing respect for oneself.
“Her self-respectfulness was evident in her refusal to accept unfair treatment.”
“Cultivating self-respectfulness is crucial for mental well-being.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). Secondary stress is often placed on the first syllable ('self'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable, lightly stressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction common.. spect — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed, final syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Division between 're' and 'spect' follows this rule due to the consonant cluster after the vowel.
Prefix-Root Boundary
The hyphen between 'self' and 're' marks the boundary between the prefix and the root.
Suffixation
Division before '-ful' and '-ness' separates the root/adjective from the noun-forming suffixes.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful application of syllabification rules.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English pronunciation.
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