selfsignificance
Syllables
self-sig-ni-fi-cance
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈsɪɡnɪfɪkəns/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
self + sign + -i-fic-ance
The word 'self-significance' is divided into five syllables: self-sig-ni-fi-cance, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and suffix, and its syllabification adheres to standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being aware of one's own importance or value; a sense of one's own significance.
“Her newfound self-significance allowed her to stand up for her beliefs.”
“The artist explored themes of self-significance in her work.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fi'). The first and third syllables are unstressed, while the second and fifth syllables receive secondary stress.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. sig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'g' closes the syllable.. ni — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. fi — Open syllable, simple onset-rime structure.. cance — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ns' closes the syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable (coda) determine syllable boundaries.
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and syllable breaks often occur between vowels.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., RP vs. General American) might affect phonetic realization but not syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.