unselfopinionated
Syllables
un-self-o-pin-ion-a-ted
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlf ɒˈpɪniəneɪtɪd/
Stress
0 0 0 1 1 0 0
Morphemes
un- + self + -opinionated
The word 'unself-opinionated' is divided into seven syllables: un-self-o-pin-ion-a-ted. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('op-'). The syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'self', the root 'opinion', and the suffix '-ated'.
Definitions
- 1
Not conceited or arrogant; modest and unassuming.
“He was an unself-opinionated man who always put others first.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('op-'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. self — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. o — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. pin — Closed syllable, single vowel sound.. ion — Open syllable, stressed vowel sound.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ted — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The complex morphology of the word (multiple prefixes and suffixes) could lead to alternative, though less common, syllable divisions.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of certain vowels.
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