selfconditioned
Syllables
self-con-di-tioned
Pronunciation
/ˌself.kənˈdɪʃ.ənd/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
self + condition + -ed
The word 'self-conditioned' is divided into four syllables: self-con-di-tioned. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'condition', and the suffix '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). Syllabification follows VCC and open syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
Determined or limited by its own inherent qualities or characteristics; happening as a natural result of something.
“The reaction was self-conditioned by the initial stimulus.”
“The system is self-conditioned to maintain stability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). The first syllable ('self') and fourth syllable ('tioned') are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, diphthong.. con — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tioned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied to syllables where a vowel is followed by two or more consonants.
Open Syllable
Applied to syllables ending in a vowel sound.
- The 'l' in 'self' could potentially be syllabified separately in rapid speech, but standard syllabification maintains it within the first syllable.
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