selfcomplacence
The word 'self-complacence' is divided into four syllables: self-com-pla-cence, with primary stress on 'pla' and secondary stress on 'self'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', root 'plac-', and suffix '-ence'. Syllabification follows vowel peak and onset maximization rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
“His self-complacence was irritating to those who were still working hard.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('pla'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, stressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pla — Open syllable, stressed.. cence — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are broken according to phonotactic constraints.
- The 'mpl-' cluster is a relatively uncommon but acceptable sequence in English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables by some speakers.
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