selfsufficience
Syllables
self-suf-fi-ci-en-ce
Pronunciation
/ˌself.səˈfɪʃ.ənsi/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
self + suf + ficiency
The word 'self-sufficiency' is divided into six syllables: self-suf-fi-ci-en-ce. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-following consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance.
“The farm aimed for self-sufficiency, growing all its own food.”
“Her self-sufficiency was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ci'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
self — Onset maximization, simple structure.. suf — Vowel-following consonant cluster.. fi — Simple vowel-consonant structure.. ci — Digraph 'ci' pronounced as /ʃi/ due to following 'e'.. en — Vowel-consonant-consonant structure.. ce — Final syllable, vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Following Consonant Cluster
Consonants following a vowel are grouped into the syllable until a new vowel is encountered.
- The 'ci' digraph pronunciation as /ʃi/ is dependent on the following vowel.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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