selfconflicting
The word 'self-conflicting' is divided into four syllables: self-con-flict-ing. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'conflict', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('flict'). Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Containing or characterized by contradictory elements or impulses; inconsistent.
“His self-conflicting statements made it difficult to understand his position.”
“She was torn by self-conflicting desires.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('flict'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('self').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. flict — Closed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a word contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable is typically divided after the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset or coda.
- The hyphenated nature of the word as a compound adjective does not affect the syllabification process.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'con' to a schwa /kən/ in some dialects.
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