selfconceitedly
The word 'self-conceitedly' is a four-syllable adverb with primary stress on the third syllable ('ceit'). It's formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'conceit', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by excessive pride in oneself; arrogantly.
“She behaved self-conceitedly, constantly boasting about her achievements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ceit'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. ceit — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided before the first consonant following a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffixes
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a single morpheme and syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'ed' suffix can vary depending on the preceding sound.
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