selfcontainedly
Syllables
self-con-tain-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌself kənˈteɪnɪdli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
self- + contain + -edly
The word 'self-containedly' is divided into five syllables: self-con-tain-ed-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'self-', the root 'contain', and the suffix '-edly'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is self-sufficient or independent; without external help or control.
“The system operated self-containedly for several weeks.”
“The island community lived self-containedly, relying on its own resources.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tain'). The first syllable ('self') has secondary stress, while the remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
self — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tain — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but in this case, they remain within the syllable.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The 'self-' prefix is often treated as a single morpheme and syllable.
- The '-edly' suffix is a common adverbial suffix, and its syllabification is relatively consistent.
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