selfconceitedness
Syllables
self-con-cei-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛlf kənˈsiːtɪd nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + conceit + edness
The word 'self-conceitedness' is divided into five syllables: self-con-cei-ted-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cei'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'conceit', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllabification follows rules of vowel-consonant division, consonant cluster splitting, and maximizing onsets and codas.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively proud of oneself; arrogance.
“His self-conceitedness was off-putting to everyone he met.”
“She couldn't stand his self-conceitedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cei'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. cei — Closed syllable, long vowel sound.. ted — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable.
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Vowel After Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split to create permissible syllable structures.
Onset Maximization
Consonants are preferred in the onset (beginning) of a syllable.
Coda Maximization
Consonants are preferred in the coda (end) of a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes present a challenge in syllabification.
- The syllabification aims to reflect both pronunciation and underlying morphological structure.
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