selfconfinement
Syllables
self-con-fine-ment
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈfaɪnmənt/
Stress
0 0 1 0
Morphemes
self + confin + ment
The word 'self-confinement' is divided into four syllables: self-con-fine-ment. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'confin-', and the suffix '-ment'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fine'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and consonant-vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
The act of isolating oneself; voluntary seclusion.
“His period of self-confinement was necessary for his mental health.”
“The pandemic led to widespread self-confinement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fine').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. fine — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ment — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially if followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided around vowels when flanked by consonants.
- The prefix 'self-' is often treated as a separate prosodic unit.
- The diphthong /aɪ/ in 'fine' requires consideration of the vowel glide.
- The -ment suffix consistently attracts stress in English nouns.
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