selfconcentrated
Syllables
self-con-cen-tra-ted
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈkɑn.sən.treɪ.tɪd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + concentr + ated
The word 'self-concentrated' is divided into five syllables: self-con-cen-tra-ted. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'self-', the root 'concentr-', and the suffix '-ated'. The syllabic 'l' in 'self' is a minor exception to standard syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Excessively focused on one's own thoughts and feelings; preoccupied with oneself.
“He was a self-concentrated individual, rarely engaging in conversation.”
“Her self-concentrated nature made it difficult to form close relationships.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ated'.
Syllables
self — Closed syllable, potentially syllabic 'l'.. con — Open syllable.. cen — Open syllable, vowel reduction.. tra — Open syllable, diphthong present.. ted — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant
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Consonant-Coda
When a syllable ends in a consonant, it's often divided after the vowel.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) generally stay within the same syllable.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'self' can sometimes be treated as part of the preceding syllable, but separating it maintains clarity.
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