selfconservative
Syllables
self-con-ser-va-tive
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛlf kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self + serve + ative
The word 'self-conservative' is divided into five syllables: self-con-ser-va-tive. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ser'). It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'self-', the root 'serve', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Tending to preserve oneself; cautious and protective of one's own interests or well-being.
“He adopted a self-conservative approach to investing, avoiding risky ventures.”
“Her self-conservative nature made it difficult for her to trust others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ser'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
self — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ser — Closed syllable, stressed.. va — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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- The stress pattern is typical for adjectives of this length and structure.
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