unselfsupported
Syllables
un-self-sup-port-ed
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈself səˈpɔːtɪd/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
un- + self + supported
The word 'unself-supported' is divided into five syllables: un-self-sup-port-ed. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'self', and the suffix 'supported'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Not relying on oneself for support; lacking self-reliance.
“The unself-supported climber needed assistance.”
“She felt unself-supported in her decision.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed, while the second syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. self — Closed syllable, root component.. sup — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. port — Closed syllable, part of the verb root, stressed.. ed — Weak syllable, past participle marker.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel often form a syllable, particularly when they are pronounceable as a unit.
Suffix Rule
Grammatical suffixes often form separate syllables, especially when they are clearly pronounced.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'self' (e.g., /sɛlf/).
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary depending on the preceding sound.
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