selfconfidently
Syllables
self-con-fi-dent-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt.li/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + confide + -ent
The adverb 'self-confidently' is divided into five syllables: self-con-fi-dent-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'confide', and the suffixes '-ent' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, vowel-consonant division, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that shows or is characterized by confidence; with a feeling of self-assurance.
“She spoke self-confidently about her accomplishments.”
“He walked self-confidently into the interview room.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fi' in 'confident').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. fi — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. dent — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable with -ly suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a single vowel, it is typically followed by any consonants.
Consonant-Coda Division
Consonants following the vowel form the coda of the syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables, especially when they are easily separable phonetically.
- The 'fi' sequence is a potential area for misinterpretation, but the standard syllabification is consistent with established patterns.
- The word's length and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of the rules.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.