selfcollectedness
Syllables
self-col-lect-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfkəˈlɛktɪdnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + collect + edness
The word 'self-collectedness' is divided into five syllables: self-col-lect-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lect'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'collect', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being composed and calm, especially in a difficult situation; composure; self-possession.
“Her self-collectedness during the crisis was admirable.”
“He maintained a remarkable degree of self-collectedness despite the bad news.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lect'). The stress pattern is influenced by the root word 'collect' and the general rule of stressing the penultimate syllable in words ending in '-ness'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. col — Closed syllable.. lect — Closed syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, weak syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, weak syllable.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, they are generally maintained within the same syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable division.
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