selfconsciousness
Syllables
self-con-scious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌselfˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
self + conscious + ness
The word 'self-consciousness' is divided into four syllables: self-con-scious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'self-', the root 'conscious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scious'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being aware of oneself and one's feelings, thoughts, and actions.
“Her self-consciousness made it difficult to speak in public.”
“He overcame his self-consciousness and asked her to dance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('scious'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ness'.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. con — Closed syllable.. scious — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ness — 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).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or rime.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically centered around a vowel sound.
- The 'sc' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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