unselfsufficiency
Syllables
un-self-suf-fi-cien-cy
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈselfˈsʌfɪʃənsi/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
un- + self + sufficiency
The word 'unself-sufficiency' is divided into six syllables: un-self-suf-fi-cien-cy. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'self', and the suffix 'sufficiency'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cien'). The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being able to provide for oneself; lack of independence.
“His unself-sufficiency was a source of concern for his family.”
“The charity aims to alleviate unself-sufficiency among the elderly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cien'), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Latinate words.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. self — Closed syllable.. suf — Closed syllable.. fi — Open syllable, unstressed.. cien — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cy — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables whenever possible.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- Potential alternative analysis of '-suf-' as '-suff-', but '-suf-' is more common.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon and doesn't affect syllable division.
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